These top 10 things we bet you didn’t know you can recycle are ready and waiting to be reduced, reused, and diverted away from our already abundant landfills. The editors at Co-op America have done all of the “dirty” work for you by finding new eco-friendlier homes for the garbage that doesn’t go into your standard municipal recycling bins. Check out the list below, then and leave comments with other creative ideas for reducing and recycling household waste.

1. Appliances

Goodwill accepts working appliances, www.goodwill.org, or you can contact the Steel Recycling Institute to recycle them. 800/YES-1-CAN, www.recycle-steel.org.

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Although it still might be a bit too cool outside for your favorite spring fashions, it’s never too early for a little pre-warm weather window shopping! There are two things on my radar this year as I contemplate spicing up my spring wardrobe: a desire to invest in more eco-friendly clothing options, and a slumping economy.

Sure there are tons of cute eco-boutiques in New York, and certainly online, but in many cases they just don’t fit in with my budget. However, eco-friendlier clothing options that don’t break the bank do exist. Check out these top five that I found below, and make sure to let us know about other affordable eco-friendly clothing options by leaving comments below.

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