Tips to Save Energy and the Environment

In the Office

• Buy recycled paper and paper from well-managed sources
• Re-sealable envelops can be reused more than once
• Manage memos through the office using emails instead of paper
• Turn old printouts into scrap notebooks by either getting them cut and bound into smaller notepads or just by using a clipboard
• Place your paper waste, plastic, and metal cans in a recycling bin
• When printing use the double side option on your printer
• When cleaning use cloths instead of paper towels that will be thrown away
• Print only the pages you need
• Keep office equipment is in good repair to avoid wasting paper and energy
• Install air dryers in restrooms to reduce paper waste

In the Car

• Keep your car in tune to increase gas mileage about 4%.
• keep tires properly inflated to increase gas mileage by up to 10%
• Replacing a clogged air filter can improve gas mileage about 10%
• Carpool to cut your fuel costs in half and reduce wear and tear on your car
• Use mass transit where available to save gas and reduce stress
• Use cruise control to save on gas by maintaining a constant speed
• Only warm up your car for a minute to save on gasoline
• Purchase a more fuel efficient or hybrid car

In the Home

• Upgrade the insulation in attics, crawlspaces, basements, and walls
• Plant trees and shrubs on the house’s west side to maximize shade
• Mulch grass clippings to reduce water use and need to fertilize
• Repair air leaks in doors and windows
• Install a programmable thermostat compatible with your heating and cooling system
• Lower you water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit
• Make sure to turn off the lights when you leave a room. This can reduce your bill about 15%.
• Install water saving shower heads
• Open the blinds to provide light and to avoid overheating the room
• Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs to reduce energy usage by 40% or more

 

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