| Switch OFF - Turn off all lights and appliances when not in the room. Also, leaving electronics on Stand-by still uses electricity. Turn off ALL unused electronics. |
Change Bulbs - Replacing one regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb will save upwards of 150 pounds of carbon dioxde a year. Flurescent bulbs use 75% less energy and last 10 times longer.
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| Recycle - You can save approximately 2,400 lbs of carbon dioxide each year by recycling half of your household waste. |
| Water Reduction - Shut the water off while you brush your teeth. Instead, use a cup of water to rinse. Doing this will save approximately 3000 gallons of water, per person, per household. |
| Programmable Thermostat - A properly installed programmable thermostat can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 10%. |