Watch your waste with these eco-friendly tips

While most people may be preoccupied with cinching their waists, green gurus know our real battle of the bulge may depend on how much we trim from our waste.

Forget the carbs. Some say we need to embrace a leaner lifestyle that's all about low-carbon - emissions, that is.

From how much waste you and your family produce for landfills each week to how much time you spend driving or using toxic cleaning products, your carbon footprint says a lot about how you live and what you value.

Check out these common culprits, interesting impact info and sustainable slimming solutions.

— Sherri Winston, South Florida Sun-Sentinel