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What the eco-elite recommend:	The cheap alternative:
An efficient convection oven	Baking with heat-retaining glass or ceramic dishes rather than metal ones means you can set your oven 25 degrees lower.
A green dry-cleaning service	Hand wash silk, rayon, wool, and cashmere.
A hybrid car such as a Prius	Ride a bike. You’ll save a bundle in gas, maintenance, and insurance.
Energy Star washers and dryers	Always fully load your washing machine and wash with cold water. String up a clothesline for drying.

Reverse osmosis to purify drinking water	Drink tap water where practical. Clean water is one reason you pay taxes, right?
Brand-name, ecofriendly cleaning products	Ever heard of distilled vinegar, club soda, hydrogen peroxide, and baking soda?
A low-flow toilet	Make your own by submerging two full plastic bottles in the tank.
A new, energy-efficient refrigerator	Let your leftovers cool before putting them away.
A tankless water heater	Turn down the old one to 120 degrees from the standard 140.
Whole Foods	Produce from a local market may not be certified organic, but it’s possibly fresher.