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This week, AisleDash has been featuring ideas to go green with your wedding -- that is, to make everything more eco-friendly. You've done recycled paper invitations, locally grown flowers and food; you're reducing, reusing, and recycling everything that you can. The one area that hasn't had any green attention yet is your gift table (though Ilona and I have covered some environmental charities you can register for).

Besides cash (I'm resisting the urge to make a green pun here), some of the most expensive wedding gifts you'll get will be electronics and appliances. Make sure all that money goes to a worthwhile product. When you register for these items, look for the ENERGY STAR logo, pictured here. ENERGY STAR is a government program in the US that identifies energy-efficient solutions for businesses and consumers. Products labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Energy.

You shouldn't just look for energy efficient products because going green is the trendy thing to do -- when you cut back on the energy your home uses, you cut back on the utility bill as well. Visit the ENERGY STAR website for more information on what products are rated and how a product earns the ENERGY STAR.