| The resources on this Earth are being rapidly | | | | electricity, you can save up to $200 per year. |
| consumed by its inhabitants. We as citizens of this | | | | 6. Recycle plastic, glass, aluminum, paper, old tires, |
| Earth need to be more proactive in doing all we | | | | etc. Purchase products made from recycled |
| can to be more eco-friendly and responsible when | | | | materials. |
| it comes to the consumption of those resources. | | | | 7. Turn down the heat in your home during the |
| Here are a few quick, easy ways you can begin | | | | winter. Lowering the thermostat by one degree |
| to "go green"-- | | | | can save as much as $100 per year. |
| 1. Buy and use energy-saving light bulb in your | | | | 8. Save a tree by paying your bills on-line. Use |
| home. Fluorescent bulbs last up to 12 times longer | | | | e-mail instead of writing letters. Ask to be |
| and use 2/3 less energy than regular light bulbs. | | | | removed from mailing lists so you can reduce |
| 2. Turn off lights in your home when not in use. | | | | junk mail. |
| Lighting makes up about 11% of your electric bill. | | | | 9. Buy refills for cleaning products, shampoo and |
| 3. Conserve water by only washing full loads of | | | | beverages instead of tossing out the old |
| clothes and dishes. Take showers instead of | | | | containers. |
| bathing in the tub. | | | | 10. Help clean up the polluted air by car pooling, |
| 4. Buy locally grown produce from your local | | | | walking, riding a bicycle or using public |
| farmers market. This will reduce the cost of fuel | | | | transportation. |
| used in getting the produce to consumers. | | | | Just follow these simple rules and you can make a |
| 5. Take your electronics off stand-by. If you have | | | | significant impact on saving the resources of our |
| appliances and other electronics that use stand-by | | | | Earth. |