It's easy being green, they say. Simple changes -- such as recycling, driving less, reducing our energy use -- may not solve the world's problems, but they will have a positive impact. Yet, even when we're committed to making a difference, we occasionally stray from the greener path. We've rounded up those common "eco-mistakes" -- and how to avoid them.

A friend of mine hollowed out an old Mac and turned it into an amazing tank for his goldfish. It was an ingenious solution to a problem that most of us face: What to do with broken, obsolete or merely outdated electronics. Electronic waste, or e-waste, is not your average garbage; it has serious environmental consequences when disposed of improperly. Get to know the growing number of options for e-waste recycling.

Being Earth-friendly doesn't require going solar or growing all your own food. There are plenty of easy ways to make a big difference. When it comes to the environment, being a good global citizen starts at your doorstep. From recycling to using alternative cleaning materials, minor changes at home can add up to real benefits for the planet, not to mention your own health and happiness.

Is your bathroom cupboard a sea of half-used bottles--items that you purchased only to discover they weren't quite right for you? Mark Constantine, the founder and president of LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, wants a revolution in the bathroom and that's just one of his concerns. Here are his tips on how to make your bathroom greener and avoid amassing a home spa full of harmful chemicals.

Energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) have to be handled differently that incandescent bulbs. Like other fluorescent lamps, CFLs contain mercury, which can be dangerous to human health and the environment. We've got all you need to know on CFL disposal - there's much more to it than throwing them into your garbage can.

Most of us spend a third of our day at the office - and that's not counting the commute. Apply these energy-saving tips in the workplace to reduce stress on yourselves and on the planet.

While becoming a green parent sounds like an enormous undertaking, it really doesn't have to be that difficult. There are small changes you and your children can make that will collectively have a major impact on the environment. Have a look at our top 10 ways to raise green kids.

According to The Harmony Foundation of Canada, each Canadian uses as many as 260 litres of water every day. What can you do to reduce that? Read on to find out.