Here’s an effortless tip: Identify products that have the blue and white Energy Star label, and buy those when you need a new appliance or piece of office equipment. The initially higher cost offsets your yearly savings and reduces CO2 emissions. An Energy Star washing machine, for example, costs about $150 more but you’ll save $50 a year on your energy bill. And it will cut water use by up to 7,000 gallons per year!
