Eco Checklist: Buy a Smart Power Strip

Belkin’s Conserve eight-outlet surge protector with remote control allows you to completely shut off power—even standby power—to TVs or computer monitors. The result: less energy consumption and lower electricity bills. There are two “always-on” outlets for devices that need to retain power ($50; belkin.com).

Eco Checklist:

15 Easy Ways to Live Better

• 1: Opt for Compostable Plates
• 2: Clean Up with Green Products
• 3: Upcycle Your Stained Clothes
• 4: Drink Water from a Reusable Bottle
• 5: Bring Your Own Grocery Bags
• 6: Set a Stylish Green Table
• 7: Buy the Purest Spirits
• 8: Fill Up Your Freezer
• 9: Stock a Green Fridge
• 10: Use Less Energy for Cooking
• 11: Buy a Smart Power Strip
• 12: Trust Your Dishwasher
• 13: Make Eco-Conscious Kitchen-Design Choices
• 14: Take a Green Vacation
• 15: Wash Clothes in Warm Water