Energy saving has been a hot topic for quite some time. But even though the need to conserve energy has become widespread, most homes continue to use more and more energy. One problem is that in order to successfully reduce your use of anything, you need a way to measure your current usage and see the results of your attempts to use less. Imagine trying to loose weight if you could never weigh yourself and know what your weight was? How would you know if you were loosing weight? Well, now you can measure the energy usage of each appliance in your home individually and in real-time with the Kill-A-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor and other eletricity meters available on the market. And coming in at only about $20, this is a must-own device for anyone truly interested in cutting the eletricity usage in their home or office. Here's a pretty interesting review of the Kill-a-watt electricity usage monitor from the web site Gadgeteer.com for those of you that would like more details.

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Wake Up and Smell the Planet
Wake Up and Smell the Planet. The Nonpompous, Nonpreachy Grist Guide to Greening Your Day. Inside its colorful covers, you'll find loads of information and tips on everything from shaving to shopping, from greening your office to greening your video games. And all of it delivered with the good humor and bad puns that are Grist's trademark.

Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things
This book by William McDonough and Michael Braungart is an amazing look at what our economic future may look like. This book has destroyed the argument of the economy versus the environment with its amazing look at the ways companies today are securing their future in a more caring, not-to-distant world.

50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth
I know, I am not a kid. I have to keep reminding myself that. But when I saw this book, I fell in love with some of the really simple ways they have presented for anyone to help make a difference. Because it is geared towards kids it is a really easy book to understand and follow. I know many adults that could benefit from this one! Oh yeah, kids would love it too! These are hands-on and practical things kids can do everyday. I strongly recommend this one. One of the best ways to promote change is through education and there is no better time to start teaching your kids than now. Click here for more information.