In addition to earth-friendly skincare, here are miscellaneous ways for a more eco-friendly life:

1. Unfortunately, our junk mails at home aren’t paperless or easily discardable like our hundreds of spammed emails. Instead of tossing those pointless credit card mail, advertisements and unwanted coupons, cancel the subscriptions by calling them or just throw those papers in the recycle bin. Pay your bills online!
   
   
2. One of the biggest products we waste, and that ironically holds the most essential parts of life, are water bottles. Cutting down on the purchase of the bulky Costco-sized bottles would do the earth a tremendous favor. Install a reverse-osmosis system in the home and go buy a reusable bottle. In the end, it will save a ton of money and plastic (And the water from reverse-osmosis is exponentially cleaner than most bottled water).
   
   
3. Did you know the number one way to use less gas is to drive slower? We all know car emissions are up to no good on our Earth’s ozone. Actually driving the speed limit is not only safe, it saves you a lot of money and pollutes less emissions. For example, driving 65 mph in a 55 mph speed zone will increase fuel consumption by 20%, according to Union Privilege, a place that shares valuable consumer benefits.
   
   
4. The EPA estimates that each homeowner could reduce home electricity by 30 percent by being more conscious about using energy more wisely. Unplugging all those electronics and appliances that go unused most of time will save money and the environment. Purchasing low-energy light bulbs will help too.
   
   
5. An important way to stay green is making sure you’re staying green to your body. Keep a healthy diet and buy organic meats, vegetables and fruits, anything to avoid pesticide residue. Many stores now have meat from naturally grass-fed animals, and have organic and locally grown fruits and vegetables. Check out the local Whole Foods or Sprouts, they have everything healthy and eco-friendly.

It’s interesting and ironic how being eco-friendly usually entails a fatter wallet. The hard part is being aware of our choices and going the extra mile to make our everyday life habitually eco-friendly. Nonetheless, with a bad economy and increasingly bad environment, the best choice is to be better friends with Mother Nature.