- During the summer your A/C works hard to cool hot air from sunny windows. Install ENERGY STAR rated windows and use curtains and shades to give your air conditioner and energy bill a break.
- Styrofoam takes thousands of years to degrade. Find a substitute or avoid using Styrofoam peanut packaging, but if some comes your way, save it and reuse it.
- Refill your travel mug at the nearby coffee shop instead. Many coffee shops offer a discount if you bring in your own mug
- Ceiling fans can reduce air conditioning costs by as much as 40% in the summer.
- In the Winter, ceiling fans can reduce heating bills by 10% by stirring up the air and stopping cool air from pooling at ground level.
- Reduce the number of paper and plastic bags you use by carrying reusable tote bags to grocery and department stores.
- Return your plastic bags to the grocery store. Most stores have a container to take these bags back and recycle them for you.
Check back for new tips on ways you can go "green" and reduce your carbon footprint.
Source: Bay West Environmental and Industrial Services
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