There is nothing more simple than turning on the tap and letting the water flow out of it. We don’t event think about it. But maybe we should: 40% of the world population faces water shortages. This number will only increase as population grows and pollution continues to contaminate drinkable water. There are many easy ways of reducing our water footprint, from installing low-flow showerheads in our bathrooms to wearing organic cotton or hemp shirts.

Click here to read our full Water Conservation guide.

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After Earth Hour, it is high time to start thinking of a greener way to put light in you life! With the economic crisis it is also high time to save money. You might think going green is a necessity to protect the earth, but that it is expensive. Think again. Reducing electricity costs while protecting the environment is easy. A LED (light-emitting diode) light bulb which uses half the energy of a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL), contains no hazardous mercury or lead and lasts for up to ten years of daily use is exactly what you need.

The newbie we recommend is the new GeoBulb recently introduced by C.Crane. The Geobulb will soon be available on Greenzer, but in the meantime you can find it here. It uses only 7.5 Watts of power to produce as much light as a 60-watt incandescent bulb. No mercury or lead, the GeoBulb uses only about 10% of the power of incandescent bulbs and about half of a comparable CFL. It generates very little heat and is an eco-responsible way to light up your life. The GeoBulb costs Click here to read more

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In case the bracelets made out of vinyl records and the journals made out of elephant dung didn’t have you convinced about how uncommon the goods really were at Uncommon Goods, this Cardboard Deer Head should erase all your doubts. While we would never endorse an actual mounted deer head for decor purposes (and we hope you don’t hunt for recreational purposes), this recycled cardboard alternative is clever and modern and sure to start a few conversations. Plus, you can use it to promote your own hobby of hunting through the recycling for hidden treasures.

While we’d steer clear of gifting this cardboard creature for baby showers and your refined elderly aunt, it’s a good option for any students you know with bare dorm room walls, bachelors and anyone looking to outfit a game room (as in billiards, not big game). The $28 cost might not seem like a bargain until you try to fashion one out of cardboard yourself, but either way you won’t argue that it’s less of a price to pay than the life of one of Bambi’s kin. And it’ll be way less creepy than a real deer head if you’re home alone during a power outage. Click here to read more

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Disney has held a place in many hearts as one of the most magical places on Earth, but this year they’re revamping their small world to be a little greener, announcing a few big changes and one new introduction with a meaningful mission.

In February, the Disneyland resort switched its 16 guest trams from diesel to compressed natural gas, saving an estimated 50,000 gallons of standard diesel fuel each year. The resort is also converting the Disneyland Railroad steam trains and the Mark Twain riverboat to biodiesel made from the property’s used cooking oil, which is expected to reduce emissions by as much as 80%. Then, in March, the Walt Disney Company announced plans to cut its fuel-derived carbon emissions in half by 2012, with an ultimate goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions, as well eliminating the waste it sends to landfills by recycling, composting and the purchase of more environmentally-friendly materials. It was also made clear, however, that the goals were “aspirational” and would be dependent on the developments in technology over the next few years, but Walt Disney Company did work with Conservation International on their targets and are planning on having a third-party conduct annual audits of their progress.

At the same time, Disney has also launched its first new film label in over 60 years, Disneynature, and is preparing for its first film premiere on Earth Day (April 22). The film, titled Earth, is a documentary designed specifically for the big screen by Alastair Fothergill, producer/director of the popular Planet Earth series and aims to take viewers on a tour of the planet unlike anything they’ve ever seen (and to the voice of Darth Vader himself, James Earl Jones). Click here to read more

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Think about how often you replace your cell phone. If you’re like the average American, you buy a new one every 18 to 24 months–probably when you renew your contract and can get one for free. Next time, get a green option like Motorola’s MOTO W233 Renew because as far as electronics go, cell phones have become fairly disposable.

The problem is that the manufacture of all these new phones requires a lot of energy and according to the EPA, 90% of them end up in the landfill where they can potentially leach toxins like lead, cadmium, mercury and brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Click here to read more

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