Earth Month Tip: Reuse!
The most effective way to reduce waste is to avoid creating it in the first place. The process of making a new product creates carbon pollution. As a result, reduction and reuse are the most effective...
View ArticleEarth Month Tip: Spread the word
Happy Earth Day! One of the most powerful things you can do to act on climate is talk to your friends and neighbors about the challenge we face. This Earth Day, talk to five about climate action. Why...
View ArticleEarth Month Tip: Turn off the tap
Conserving water helps conserve energy and reduce carbon pollution. Just by turning off the tap while you brush your teeth in the morning and before bedtime, you can save up to 8 gallons of water! That...
View ArticleEarth Month Tip: Compost
Composting your food and yard waste reduces the amount of garbage you send to landfills and reduces carbon pollution. Using food and kitchen scraps, yard trimmings, and other organic waste to create a...
View ArticleEarth Month Tip: Give your car a break
Using public transportation, carpooling, biking or walking can save energy and reduce carbon pollution on your way to and from work. Leaving your car at home just two days a week can reduce carbon...
View ArticleEarth Month Tip: Insulate your electric water heater
Improve your water heater’s insulation by wrapping it with an insulating jacket and save more than $30 per year while preventing carbon pollution. To help keep your hot water from cooling off before it...
View ArticleEarth Month Tip: Change your HVAC system filter
Check your filter every month, especially during heavy use months (winter and summer). If the filter looks dirty after a month, change it. At a minimum, change the filter every 3 months. A dirty filter...
View ArticleEarth Month Tip: Plug electronics into a power strip
Even when turned off, electronic and IT equipment often use a small amount of electricity. U.S. households spend approximately $100 per year to power devices while they are in a low power mode —...
View ArticleEarth Month Tip: Try Energy Star's Home Energy Yardstick
Energy Star’s Home Energy Yardstick provides a simple assessment of your home’s annual energy use compared to similar homes. Plug in a few details about your home to get your home’s energy score and...
View ArticleEarth Month Tip: Wash your clothes in cold water
Washing your clothes in cold water is an easy way to save energy and prevent carbon pollution. Hot water heating accounts for about 90 percent of the energy your machine uses to wash clothes — only 10...
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