1. Buy efficient appliances.  Appliances like the Kenmore Elite Dishwasher and the Kenmore Elite Refrigerator are designed to conserve energy and function efficiently while also looking sleek and modern.   Many companies now sell high-efficiency washing machines and dryers that save water and energy which makes it easier than ever to be green while you clean.

2. Update your cabinets and countertops.  By using sustainable products like Silestone or PaperStone countertops, you'll purify the air in your home while adding style that is also easy on the planet.

3. Dish it up naturally.  Products like bamboo dishes from Bambu or enamelware from Reiss will benefit your family's health since they offer dishes free from harmful chemicals.   Prepare your family's meals and serve them in chemical-free dishes made by Mother Nature herself.

4. Focus on the view.   Insulated windows not only save energy in all seasons, but also surround your home with planet-saving style.  This investment may also increase the value of your home. 

5. Recycle with style.  Before buying new, look instead for vintage pieces from antique stores and thrift stores or seek out items crafted from recycled materials like chairs made from plastic milk jugs or corn-husk planters.  In addition to being better for the earth, it will also give your home a unique look. 

6. Floor it.  Avoid off-gassing toxic new carpet, and pull up old carpet as well.  Instead, shop for all-natural materials like cork, bamboo and tile and install flooring made from natural raw materials that are as trendy and chic as they are sustainable.  Your floors will be both family-friendly and earth-friendly.

7.  Bed down naturally.  Companies like Greensleep offer European-designed, organic sleep systems that uses only the finest organic materials that nature has to offer.  A healthy bed and bedding will improve the quality of your sleep, offering a healthy and restorative bedroom and planet.

8. Use green paint.  Environmentally responsible paints with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) come in all colors and will make your home more beautiful and less toxic.

9. Switch your bulbs. Replace your old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.  They cost a bit more now, but will save you loads of money over the years, as well as helping to save the earth.

10. Eco-organize.  Simple items like nontoxic pegboards will keep your garage and told organized and green, and a manual-reel lawnmower requires minimal storage and cuts grass quietly and efficiently. 

11. Go with the flow-low flow, that is.  Replacing old water fixtures with low-flow  showerheads, faucets and toilets reduces consumption, cost, and wear on the earth's resources.   

12. Reclaim your bathroom.  Companies like Eco-Gres, Eco-Cem, and EcoResin offer stylish and eco-friendly tile, countertops and fixtures that often use reclaimed and recycled materials.

13. Clean green.  It's easy to avoid harmful chemicals in household cleaners by using natural cleaners or making your own out of vinegar, baking soda, tea tree essential oil, and club soda.  Not only will it help save the earth, but it also saves a lot of money. 

14. Bring your office down to earth.  Recycle your printer ink cartridges, stock up on earth-friendly office supplies, and buy recycled computer disks and earth-friendly inks.  The landfills and the earth will thank you.   

15. Plant for the planet.  Xeriscaping conserves water and bring your yard closer to it's natural beauty.  Even simply replacing a small bit of lawn with plants that require little watering can make your yard both more economical and ecological.