As the end of the year approaches, think outside the bin and reflect…have you taken steps this year to make a difference in your environment? Celebrate your accomplishments and think forward to the next upgrades you plan to make in energy efficient appliances, home improvements or other areas that will save you money and save energy.

The U.S. Government is rewarding us, in tax incentives, for ‘going green’ but many of their programs expire at the end of 2011.  Read all about these soon-to-expire incentives in Tracy’s December 2011 column (In H.O.P.E.), In Honor of Planet Earth.

http://www2.independenttribune.com/news/2011/dec/11/government-gifts-going-green-ar-1702609/

When you upgrade and need to recycle your old appliances, doors, windows, etc. check out our previous post ideas:

Donate Appliances

Rebates Offered to Recycle Appliances

Donate Building Materials