SIMPLE TIPS FOR LIVING GREENER

• Swap out incandescent bulbs for compact fluorescent bulbs. CFs use about 66% less energy and last up to 10 times longer.
• Recycle whenever possible. Recycling just one aluminum can saves the amount of energy required to run a TV for three hours.
• Say no to junk mail — 100 million trees’ worth are sent out each year.
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• Turn down your thermostat by two degrees in the winter (and up two degrees in the summer). You’ll save 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide this year.
• Take reusable tote bags when you go shopping — you could keep up to 1,500 bags per year out of landfills.
• When you go out for coffee, bring a reusable insulated mug.
• Walk or bike wherever possible. The earth and your body will thank you.
• If it’s too far to walk, take public transportation. If you must drive, consider a hybrid or energy-efficient vehicle.
• Visit farmers’ markets and other sources for local produce to cut down on the negative effects of long-distance food transportation.
• Turn off your PC at night. Use a laptop instead of a desktop computer, and cut 75% of your electrical use.
• Switch to cold-water washing and save 80% on laundry energy.