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Energy saved is energy earned. Turn off lights and electrical appliances that you are not using. Take action today and do your part to fight climate change!

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  • threeblindmice

    Posted by threeblindmice on Jul 28th, 2009 at 12:34AM

    I'm an avid recyler and give flyers and magazines to family after I've read them. I never have lights on in rooms where they are not needed and at night I only have one light on as my TV is on for the other light. I 'm always careful not to flush when i

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  • lordpupdog

    Posted by lordpupdog on Jul 25th, 2009 at 2:53AM

    I recycle products, don't use paper or plastic. Ride my bike when I can. Give my old magazines and newspapers to others to read. Use low energy effecient bulbs. Plant trees, this is a few things to help out.

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  • looneylulu

    Posted by looneylulu on Jul 24th, 2009 at 5:14AM

    I found a greener way to do everything on my list with the added bonus of enjoying a beautiful Saturday outdoors: I pulled my bicycle out of the basement.

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  • looneylulu

    Posted by looneylulu on Jul 23rd, 2009 at 5:17AM

    Gardening can be good for you and the environment and what better time to get started. Fav pastime very theraputic

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  • looneylulu

    Posted by looneylulu on Jul 22nd, 2009 at 4:12AM

    Taking your car to the local car wash instead of washing it at home might seem like a guilty pleasure, but from an environmental perspective it is often the better choice.

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  • jccbrc

    Posted by jccbrc on Jul 20th, 2009 at 7:33PM

    I have been doing a good job recycling each day so far and unplugging electronics and turning the lights and fans off when I leave on not keeping the AC below 80. I have also been doing good with using the cold water when doing laundry trying to walk more

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  • looneylulu

    Posted by looneylulu on Jul 18th, 2009 at 6:24AM

    Windows let the sunshine in, but in many cases they also let the heat in (or out, in the winter). According to the Department of Energy, heat transfer through windows can account for 10 to 25 percent of your heatin

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  • looneylulu

    Posted by looneylulu on Jul 15th, 2009 at 5:02AM

    Try a water-saving showerhead. Annual Water Savings: 20,000 gallons Change just one of your home's showerheads to a water-saving low-flow model, and in a year you'll save the equivalent of 320,000 glasses of drinking water.

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  • mysplitpersonality

    Posted by mysplitpersonality on Jul 11th, 2009 at 8:59AM

    Washing the cloths today in cold water and then instead of using the dryer gonna hang them to dry naturally. :) Every little bit counts!

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  • keldog14

    Posted by keldog14 on Jul 10th, 2009 at 8:33PM

    ive been green for ages.i cycle every where, wash clothes in cold water and recycle the water, food peels at the back of the garden, every one baths in the same water. (sounds gross.) but it's not. it's green, always recycle bags and papper and alot more.

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