We’ve all heard of ways to limit our carbon footprint. Some of us have implemented them: switching to energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances, turning the water off while we brush our teeth, and maybe even carpooling to work. This month, we offer 10 more easy ways to make your home a greener place by reducing, reusing and recycling. Mother (Earth) would be proud...

3. Start a compost pile.
Save water and energy by not running the garbage disposal, and instead, create a homemade fertilizer, rich with nutrients for your garden. Learn how to start and maintain your own at <a target="_blank" href="http://ecologue.com">http://ecologue.com</a>...
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For more Green Home Ideas, be sure to pick up this month's copy of Style-Folsom El Dorado Hills edition. Click on the "Get Your Copy" link on the bottom of this page for some of our newsstand locations. Or, to order a copy of this issue, please email Gloria Schroeder at [email protected], or call her at 916-988-9888 x116.