:: Turning off the faucet when you brush your teeth can save 10 gallons of water each morning (Page-A-Day Calendar)
:: Printing double-sided uses half as much paper
:: Buying locally grown food causes fewer carbon dioxide emissions from transportation vehicles.
:: Use compact fluorescent light bulbs for all your lighting needs. These bulbs use less energy and last ten times longer
:: “For every degree you lower the heat, you can save 3 percent in energy costs” (Page-A-Day Calendar)
:: “Lose a little less energy through your stovetop by applying the simplest of expedients – a lid over a saucepan to contain heat and warm food faster” (Page-A-Day Calendar)
:: Purchase paper products that are made of recycled content, are processed without chlorine bleaching, and are Forest Stewardship Council certified. These growers use sustainable practices, minimal chemicals and help conserve local wildlife.
:: Ride your bike to work or take public transit
:: Hail and environmentally friendly taxi cab service – such as EnviroCab
:: Recycle your old electronics – visit earth911.org to find a recycling facility near you
:: Green your purchasing habits – visit greenerchoices.org to see the environmental impact of the products you buy
:: Buy Energy Star appliances like computer, washing machines, and refrigerators. These items meet strict energy guidelines.
:: Use paints with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This will improve your health and your indoor air quality.
:: “Instead of using your dishwasher’s drying function, turn off the appliance after final rinse, prop open the door, and allow the dishes to air dry” (Page-A-Day Calendar)
:: “Resist the bedeviling impulse to open the oven door and sneak a look – and then another – at how your roast is doing. Every peek causes a 25- to 50- degrees drop in temperature, which wastes energy as the oven struggles to regain its setting.” (Page-A-Day Calendar)