10 easy ways to save the earth...

...and a few hundred dollars.Saving the planet need not be an arduous task — and it can help your cash flow too!! While it may take awhile before you can afford a hybrid to drive to work, there are other ways you can help. By Maui Reyes-Drilon, for Yahoo! Southeast Asia

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6. Borrow instead of buying Why spend a lot of money over a power drill when you only need it to hang one picture? We can reduce the waste in our homes by borrowing or renting certain items. Instead of buying books that you’ll read only once, consider borrowing from your library (you’ll save money and reduce waste — think of all that ink and paper that goes into one book). Post “wanted” ads in your community hall or condominium lobby when you ... more
6. Borrow instead of buying Why spend a lot of money over a power drill when you only need it to hang one picture? We can reduce the waste in our homes by borrowing or renting certain items. Instead of buying books that you’ll read only once, consider borrowing from your library (you’ll save money and reduce waste — think of all that ink and paper that goes into one book). Post “wanted” ads in your community hall or condominium lobby when you need to rent or borrow something (like that power drill). less