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10 ways to reduce your carbon foot print By: Marina DeSantis

10 ways to reduce your carbon foot print By: Marina DeSantis. Save Energy . - Install energy smart light bulbs. - Set your thermostat a few degrees cooler in the winter and a few degrees warmer in the summer. purchase a “smart” power strip. (this power strip senses

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10 ways to reduce your carbon foot print By: Marina DeSantis

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  1. 10 ways to reduce your carbon foot print By: Marina DeSantis

  2. SaveEnergy. • - Install energy smart light bulbs. • - Set your thermostat a few degrees cooler in the winter and a few degrees warmer in the summer. • purchase a “smart” power strip. (this power strip senses • when appliances are off so it cuts down on its power usage) • - consider using dry balls in your dryer because it cuts down the time needed to dry.

  3. Save Water. -Get a faucet aerator. This appliance is very inexpensive and it conserves heat and water, while keeping a high pressure. - Purchase a low flow shower head. - Plant drought-tolerant plants in your garden. This will reduce the amount of water you need to water your plants.

  4. Save Gas. • -Walk or bike. • Lobby your local government to spend more money on sidewalks • and bike lanes.

  5. EatSmart. - Buy locally raised humane, organic meat, eggs, and dairy. - Purchasing locally keeps money in the local economy. - Whatever your diet, eat low on the food chain. Especially when it comes to sea food.

  6. Skip On BottledWater. - Use a filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. - Not only is bottled water expensive, but the containers it comes in produces a lot of waste. - Carry your bottled water in your own container so that your not purchasing bottled water over and over again.

  7. Think Before You Buy. - Try to go online and purchase gently used second hand products. - Stop into a local thrift store or check out a garage sale. - After moving, if you are looking to redecorate consider using a service such as eBay or craigslist.

  8. Borrow Instead Of Buying. - Borrow books or movies from a library instead of buying your own personal copy. - Ask neighbors to borrow their power tools and other appliances.

  9. Buy Smart. - Buy in bulk. It saves on money and packaging. - Put your money into high quality products that will last a long time. - Do not purchase clothing that needs to be dry cleaned.

  10. Keep Electronics Out Of The Garbage. - Keep cell phones, computers, and other electronics as long as possible. - Donate or recycle any electronics if you are planning on getting rid of them. - Ask your local government to set up electronic recycling hazardous waste events.

  11. Make Your OwnCleaning Supplies. - You can make your own very effective non-toxic cleaning supplies. - Here are some ingredients you would need to make it … soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap - Making your own cleaning products saves money, time, and packaging.

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