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Simple Ways to Be Green

  • Published: March 3, 2011

Making subtle changes in your everyday life can go a long way in the fight against climate change. Here are a few smart ENERGY STAR tips and tricks that will help you make a difference.

1. Explore Your Travel Options

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by combining car trips, carpooling, using mass transit, walking or biking if possible.

2. Turn Everything Off for the Weekend

Turn off lights, AC and electronics before leaving work for the holiday weekend. Set your water heater to Vacation mode if it has one.

3. Plan a Green Vacation

Thinking about a summer getaway? Look for hotels that have earned the ENERGY STAR label.

4. Forget the Fancy Packaging

When shopping, seek out concentrated products, which use far less packaging.

5. Use Cloth, Not Paper

Save paper and reduce waste by using cloth napkins and towels in the kitchen.

6. Join the Fight

Take the ENERGY STAR Pledge to save energy and help fight global warming!

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Want to know more? Take a tour of ENERGY STAR @ home and the EPA’s animated office for other easy ways to save energy. Also, visit Energystar.gov for more information.

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