Use rain barrels to collect water from your roof! Use this water for plants and gardens and save money on your water bill.
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Save Rainwater!
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010Fill it up!
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010Fill your dishwasher before running it. Automatic dishwashers use less water than washing dishes by hand, especially when they are full.
Turn Off Computers
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010Save energy by turning off individual computers at night and setting network systems to low-power sleep modes. Shutting down just one computer and monitor system can save up to $100 annually.
Avoid the Bags!
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010Consider reusable containers for leftovers (even from restaurants!) and for packing your lunch instead of disposable plastic bags. Containers that you can use over again will reduce emissions from producing plastic bags and be cheaper, too!
Go Small!
Thursday, June 10th, 2010Use your toaster oven or microwave oven instead of a conventional oven and you can consume 50 % less energy, plus it will keep your kitchen cooler in the summer.
Don’t rush!
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010When sending packages, select ground transportation. Overnight delivery burns the most fossil fuels per item—as much as six times less efficient than ground.
Two Sided Printing
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010Be two-faced about it: use both sides of the paper! Many newer printers have two-sided printing capability, so use this as your default setting to save paper.
Keep it cool!
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010Ninety percent of the energy used for washing clothes is for heating the water. Set your washing machine dial to cold water only and save both money and energy.
Keep Tires Fully Inflated
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
Keep your automobile tires properly inflated and your car in good running condition to minimize gas consumption and air pollutants.
Avoid Buying Bottled Water
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010Instead of buying bottled water, use a glass or ceramic cup whenever you can, or carry a refillable bottle. Bottled water produces 1.5 million tons of plastic waste/yr (enough oil to fuel a million cars/yr). And it will save you some money, too!
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Avoid buying bottled water. Use a glass or ceramic cup whenever you can, or use a refillable bottle. It will save you some money, too.
