Relive one of the stranger parts of childhood — those creepy Pink Panther commercials on TV. If you were too busy ogling that suave cat to digest what he was selling, consider yourself reacquainted: he was hawking insulation, the kind every attic oughta be stuffed with, even in the summer (those fuzzy fibers stifle air conditioning bills the same way they trap in heat during the frigid months.) A well-insulated attic can reduce greenhouse gases by a half ton per year. If it’s good enough for Jacques Clouseau, it’s good enough for yeau.

There are lots of eco-friendly alternatives to the pink stuff too these days- check out CFC and HCFC-free soy-based spray foam insulation, as well as blown in cellulose or recycled newsprint. Different ceilings require different insulation materials, but whenever possible, opt for materials that are not petroleum derived. And don’t forget to contact your local goverment- there are some sweet sweet rebates out there for making your house more green!