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Recycle! You can recycle everything from aluminum cans to construction materials
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Buy Recycled! Look for products made from post-consumer materials.
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Replace your burned out incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). According to the EPA, CFL's use 2/3 less energy and lasts 10 times as long as an incandescent bulb. I know some complain they're not as bright - but you definitely get used to it!
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Use cloth, reusable bags not PLASTIC when shopping.
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If you do use plastic bags, remember to recycle them. There are thousands of places across the country that accept plastic bags.
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Refill or Recycle your ink cartridges.
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Turn off the water faucet while brushing your teeth.
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Use your dishwasher and washing machine only when they're full.
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Compost food scraps instead of throwing them in the trash.
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In the Summer, raise the thermostat 2 degrees. In the Winter, lower your thermostat by 2 degrees.
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Use a ceiling fan to cool off a room. It consumes as little energy as a 60-watt bulb!
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Install a programmable thermostat.
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Carpool, ride your bike or use public transportation.
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Keep your tires inflated to the proper air pressure level. This will extend the life of your tires and give you extra gas mileage.
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If you're looking for a new vehicle, consider a hybrid.
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Pay your bills online -save paper & postage!
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Don't print out emails unless completely necessary - save as a file on your computer instead.
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Dry your clothes on the line instead of the dryer.
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Use cloth napkins and towels instead of paper.
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Use cloth diapers and wipes instead of disposables.
