Earth Day offers the perfect opportunity to get your green on without spending any of your hard-earned green.

Cash in on these great Earth Day Freebies:

• Get a free roll of Reynolds Wrap Foil made from 100% Recycled Aluminum (while supplies last)
• Receive a free gift from the Disney Store when you bring in three plastic bottles for recycling (rumored to be a stainless steel water bottle)
• Score an organic cotton tote and a sample of shampoo and conditioner from Aveeno (limited quantities)

Know of other Earth Day freebies? I’d love to hear about them.

They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and it’s certainly true. While out curb shopping yesterday, my family found – and rescued – a potted Christmas tree (alive and well), a Nike golf bag, a wicker laundry basket, a Littlest Petshop play set and a set of concrete steps (just what we needed for an upcoming project).

What’s crazy is that all of this stuff was in like-new condition. So why discard it like trash? I don’t know, but I do know we’ll put it to good use.

Curb Shopping Tips

Ready to give curb shopping a try? Here are some tips to help you get started:

• Learn the trash pick-up schedule for your area. Different parts of town will often have different pick up days (shop a day or two ahead for the best haul)
• Be sure to include wealthy neighborhoods in your curb shopping route. They usually generate the best “trash”
• Keep a tool box in the car, so you’ll be able to break down larger items with ease
• Not sure if it’s trash? Ask before you take it

A Word of Warning: Some towns have rules against curb shopping. Check to make sure it’s legal in your area before heading out.

Tomatoes

Trying to eat locally to reduce your carbon footprint? Well, you can’t get much more local than your own backyard.

Campbell’s Soup is offering a free package of tomato seeds to everyone who wants them. Just visit their website to request yours, and they’ll also donate seeds to FFA.

Photo © Flickr user The_Ewan