Selecting a refurbished smart phone can the energy equivalent of driving as much as 186 miles. 

Giving a diaper bag a second life can save as much as 90% of the CO2 of making a new one. 

The UNEP discovered you can consume five times less energy by wearing your jeans three times, washing them in cold water and skipping the dryer.

Buying a pre-loved silk dress can save as much as 95% of the CO2 needed to make a new one.

Choosing a previously loved leather handbag can save as much energy as a flight from London to Paris. 

Choosing a new-to-you blender can save as much as 95% of the CO2 needed to produce a new one. 

Recycle your reams and buy recycled. According to San Mateo County RecycleWorks, 20 cases of recycled paper saves 17 trees and 7,000 gallons of water.

The DoE found that electronics in stand-by mode account for five percent of electricity use in the U.S. Use a smart power plug to limit electricity waste.

Choosing a previously-loved leather clutch can save as much energy as not watching TV for 3 days straight. 

The National Toxicology Program advises against dishwashing polycarbonate plastics. Ready to switch to BPA-free containers?

Giving a knife a second life cuts as much as 90% of the energy needed to make a new one. 

About 1/3 of a pound of pesticides is used to grow enough cotton for just one T-shirt. Organic cotton uses zero pesticides so T-up organically.

Choosing a previously loved espresso machine can save as much as 90% of the CO2 needed to produce a new one. 

Buying pre-loved crystal glasses can have the eco-impact of not running your dishwasher as much as 22 times. 

Buying pre-loved sunglasses can save as much as 74% of the CO2 needed to make new ones. 

Choosing a pre-loved sweater can save the energy equivalent of as much as 68 loads of laundry. 

Choosing a new-to-you watch can save the energy equivalent of as much as 39 days of refrigerator use. 

Choosing new-to-you leather shoes can save more energy than an average household uses in a day.

The average indoor workout uses enough electricity to power a washing machine. An outdoor workout uses zero electricity—so climb, cycle, run or hike instead.