Ways to Save Energy and Help the Environment
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| Replace your car's air, oil and fuel filters per manufacturer's schedule |
| Keep your car's tires properly inflated |
| Drive less aggressively |
| Replace your car with a more efficient model |
| If you have more than one car, consider downsizing |
| Combine multiple trips into one |
| Use a bicycle when possible |
| Buy online |
| Telecommute |
| Fly non-stop instead of multiple connecting flights |
| Install a programmable thermostat for your home |
| Check weatherstripping and caulking on doors and windows |
| Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents |
| Keep your heating and cooling system tuned |
| Check attic insulation |
| Install a low-flow shower head |
| Look for the Energy Star label when buying new appliances |
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Turn off electronics when not using them, including computer monitors
Those big blocks you plug into the wall use power even when the device is turned off or disconnected (like cell phone chargers). |
| When replacing windows, buy energy efficient models |
| Shut off lights in unused rooms |
| Avoid printing when possible, and print double-sided otherwise |
| Buy local |
| Reduce - Reuse - Recycle |
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