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 above)
Let your grass clippings lay. This helps return nutrients
to the soil and reduce the need for fertilizer which can contaminate drinking water.
Clean Energy options are available from your gas and
electricity provider. Clean Energy is energy from renewable sources and decrease emissions
caused by 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.
