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*Going Green*

Here you will find our Table of Contents for Going Green. Browse through our list at the bottom of the page and click on the subject you are interested in learning about.

LET'S GET STARTED BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!!!

Replace five incandescent bulbs with a compact fluorescent light bulb (cfls).

Install low flow shower heads and aerators on wall sink faucets to reduce water use.

Replace the air conditioning and furnace filters to keep their systems running at maximum efficiency.

Keep your thermostats and the absolute minimum.

Contact your local utility for free energy audit

Start replacing harmful household cleaners with earth friendly non toxic options.

Use a close line to dry your clothes.

Only run your dishwasher when it is full.

Unplug electronics from the wall when not in use. even when turned off, televisions, computers, hair dryers, all use energy.

Recycle Recycle Recycle Recycle Recycle

Plant a tree - one tree will absorb over one ton of carbon dioxide over its life. Shade trees help to reduce air conditioning usage.

Fresh foods need ten times less energy to store than frozen foods.

Walk or bike when you can (it's also good exercise) or use mass transit.

Buy foods from local farms - the average distance most food travels to your kitchen table is 1500 miles!

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