Machine-wash your clothes
in warm or cold water. This uses as much as 80% less energy then using hot water.
Switch the most used light bulbs to CFL. Save $35 over life of bulb
and use less electricity. (See the light bulb comparison chart under the Lighting link)
Let your grass clippings lay. This helps return nutrients to the
soil and reduces the need for fertilizer, which can contaminate drinking water. For
other landscaping Green Tips,
click on the following words: Lawn Garden
Clean Energy options are available from your gas and electricity
provider. Clean Energy is energy from renewable sources, which decreases emissions caused
by the burning of fossil fuels.
"Two Degrees At A Time" – Keeping your thermostat 2°
higher or lower in the summer and winter seasons will save you money and reduce energy
consumption.
Buying recycled items helps to increase market demand for recycled
goods and decrease consumption of raw materials. Close the loop between yesterday’s
and today’s goods!!
RECYCLE – Conserve energy, keep reusable items out of landfills
and reduce demand for raw materials.
