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expression of life. It is present in the infinity of forms
and phenomena that exist in all of creation"
- Michael Jackson
Little Ways to Save Our Planet
Humidity levels are important indoors, not only because the water droplets in the air help the air hold heat (reducing your heating bill) but also for general health. Place bowls of water around your house with a few drops of citrus juice or rose petals added to them.
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10 Idiot-Proof Eco-Tips
- 1.) Stop Idling - Idling for more than 10 seconds wastes more gas than is needed for startup.
- 2.) Turn Off Your Computer - You'll save an average of $90 of electricity a year.
- 3.) Sign Up For Green Energy - More than half of all electricity consumers in the U.S. have the option of purchasing green power from their utility. Find out how at www.energy.gov/
- 4.) Turn Down the Thermostat - For every degree you lower the thermostat, you'll save between 1 and 3% of your bill
- 5.) Wash Laundry in Cold Water - 90% of the energy used by washing machines goes into heating
- 6.) Pay Bills Online - Not only saves trees; it also eliminates the fossil fuel needed to get all those billing envelopes from them to you and back again
- 7.) End Junk Mail - You can stop 75% of unsolicited mail by registering on the Mail Preference Service at www.dmachoice.org
- 8.) Print on Two Sides - U.S. alone uses 4 million tons of copy paper annually, about 27 pounds per person
- 9.) Carpool - Cut your carbon emissions AND save money.
- 10.) Turn Lights/TV Off - Save about 13% on your power bill by turning off lights and TVs when not using
