In celebration of Earth Day (4-22-09), the Disney Store is giving away free resusable Mickey Mouse tote bags.

Here’s how you get one: Bring in three plastic bottles to any Disney Store location (find your nearest location here) and they’ll exchange them for a free tote bag.

This offer is only good on Earth Day 2009 (April 22nd, 2009). Today only!

Help preserve the planet by doing as much as you can to decrease your carbon imprint.

Here are some tips for becoming more earth-friendly:

• Unplug all unused appliances that use electricity in “stand-by” mode. This includes anything with a burning indicator light or LED display.
• Replace standard light bulbs in your house with compact fluorescent bulbs.
• Start a recycling bin for paper, plastic and aluminum. Many companies that also pick up your trash participate in recycling programs.
• Set up an indoor clothesline to dry your clothes instead of using the electric dryer. Even doing this on one load of clothes per week helps.
• Switch to online billing to reduce the amount of paper you receive from companies. You’ll also save money on not buying stamps!
• Refill your printer ink cartridges. This is another huge money-saver.
• Plant a shade tree in your front or back yard.
• Use ceiling fans and turn up your thermostat during warm weather.
• Consider car-pooling at least one day per week.
• Use reusable shopping bags such as the free one featured in this post.
• Change your thermostats to programmable ones and remember to turn off all lights in unused rooms.
• Don’t leave your computer running at night while you sleep. It will last much longer and you’ll save on your electric bill.
• Drive the speed limit and keep your tires properly inflated. You’ll increase your gas mileage.

These are just a few tips that will make a huge impact. Many of them will let you save lots of money at the same time.