| 1. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle- reduce waste by | | | | heater at 120 degrees in order to save energy. |
| deciding on reusable products rather than | | | | Utilize low-flow shower heads in order to save hot |
| disposables. Buy items with small packaging will | | | | water. Wash your clothes in warm or cold water, |
| assist in reducing waste, saving 2,400 pounds of | | | | decreases your make use of hot water and the |
| carbon dioxide annually. | | | | energy necessary to produce it. |
| 2. Use Less Heat and Air Conditioning- add padding | | | | 7. Utilize the "Off" Switch- turn off lights after you |
| in your walls and attic, by setting up weather | | | | leave a room, only use the maximum amount of |
| stripping or caulking about doors and windows, | | | | light as you need. Turn off your television, video |
| decreasing your heating costs more than 25 %. | | | | player, stereo system and computer when not |
| 3. Replace a Light Bulb - replaces regular lights | | | | utilized. |
| with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. By | | | | 8. Plant a Tree- throughout photosynthesis, trees |
| changing only one 60-watt incandescent light bulb | | | | along with other plants absorb carbon dioxide and |
| that has a CFL you will save $30 on the lifetime | | | | give off oxygen, a fundamental piece of the |
| of the bulb, giving off 70 percent less heat. | | | | natural atmospheric exchange cycle here on Earth. |
| 4. Drive Less and Drive Smart - aside from | | | | Just one tree can soak up roughly one ton of |
| conserving gasoline, strolling and bicycling are | | | | carbon dioxide a lifetime. |
| wonderful forms of exercise. Try your | | | | 9. Obtain a Report Card from the Utility |
| community mass transportation system or check | | | | Company- plenty of utility companies supply free |
| out choices for carpooling to work or school. | | | | home energy audits, supporting consumers |
| Make sure your car is operating efficiently by | | | | identify areas in their homes that may not be |
| continuing to keep your tires correctly inflated. | | | | energy efficient. |
| 5. Purchase Energy-Efficient Products- pick a car | | | | 10. Inspire Others to Conserve- talk about |
| that offers good fuel usage. Appliances for the | | | | information about energy conservation along with |
| home now come in an array of energy-efficient | | | | your buddies, neighbors and co-workers, using |
| models in addition to compact florescent bulbs are | | | | opportunities to encourage public officials setting |
| designed to deliver more natural-looking light | | | | up programs and policies good for the |
| utilizing far less energy. | | | | environment. |
| 6. Utilize less Hot Water- placed your water | | | | |