http://bancolovesdreams.com/?/ {site_description} http://bancolovesdreams.com/?/main_old/p_blog/60 Yes, planting a tree can help the environment in your community by filtering out pollutants that are in the air.  It can also help you save money when planted near your home. They act as wind block and insulator during the winter and can block out the heat from the sun during the summer. This can help your environment and beautify your community at the same time.  By Elizabeth Chenier 1182544260 http://bancolovesdreams.com/?/main_old/p_blog/59 I bought a group of seedlings and donated them to a local community organization.  I love gardening so in my spare time I assist other volunteers in planting the baby trees to help beautify local parks and aid in soil conservation.  By Dan Denison of Sayreville, NJ 1182543840 http://bancolovesdreams.com/?/main_old/p_blog/58 Do something useful with all those packing peanuts you get in your boxes!  I collect supplies in large garbage bags in my cellar and once I have several bags worth, I take them to a local package company.  They recycle peanuts; it’s a lot better than having them fill up my trash cans. By Gail Lange of Pennington, NJ 1182543420 http://bancolovesdreams.com/?/main_old/p_blog/27 Even after turning off a computer (or TV or DVD player), power continues to flow to computer peripherals like printers and scanners. Power strips help stop the energy from being wasted.  And if power strips for the sake of power strips are not enough to make you want to “power up,” then learn more about the potentials savings on your electric bill if you were to buy more power strips.  Another added bonus is that power strips can help prevent house fires.  By Brandon Henson 1182309361 http://bancolovesdreams.com/?/main_old/p_blog/26 Re-useable canvas bag are perfect for grocery shopping!  Also, many grocery stores have bins for the used plastic bags. So if you are forced to use plastic, be sure to recycle them.  By Jamie Alford 1182309300