While many of us use pens less and less these days, it's still an area of consumption where we can easily further lessen our environmental impact. Even in our high tech society we're still consuming billions of disposable pens each year.

While many are seeking to climb the material ladder in life, others have reached the upper rungs and found out it's not all it's cracked up to be; choosing to set a different course - downshifting. For others, particularly in this economic climate, downshifting is more a forced phenomenon. Either way, downshifting means less consumption - and that's good for the environment.

Moving house? Shipping items regularly? Do something good for the planet and consider buying used cardboard boxes. Yep, they are available and this article has a special offer on used cardboard boxes for Green Living Tips readers!