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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9. Switch appliances If you’re in the market for a new appliance, get one with an “Energy Star” sticker. Energy Star appliances — which are designed by the Environmental Protection Agency — are at least 10 to 50 per cent more efficient than other models. This means you save more on electric bills, and at the same time cut down on pollution. There are more than 18,000 products in 35 different categories to choose from, so make sure to tell the ... more
9. Switch appliances If you’re in the market for a new appliance, get one with an “Energy Star” sticker. Energy Star appliances — which are designed by the Environmental Protection Agency — are at least 10 to 50 per cent more efficient than other models. This means you save more on electric bills, and at the same time cut down on pollution. There are more than 18,000 products in 35 different categories to choose from, so make sure to tell the salesperson that, if possible, you’d prefer to make an Energy Star purchase. less