Going Green at Home

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Incorporate green activities at home, on the road, in the office and at school. Create new positive habits by reducing overall household consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money. Here is a list of actions you can take around the house and yard:

Easy Steps to a Greener Home:

1. Change lightbulbs
   Replace conventional bulbs in light fixtures with bulbs that have the ENERGY STAR rating and you will help the environment while saving on energy costs.
2. Look for ENERGY STAR qualified products
   When buying new appliances for your home, help reduce energly costs. ENERGY STAR products exist in more than 50 product categories.
3. Heat and cool smartly
   Cleaning air filters regularly and tune your heating and cooling equipment annually by a licensed contractor can save energy and increase comfort.
4. Seal and insulate your home
   Seal air leaks and add insulation to your home. If you decide to replace your windows, choose ENERGY STAR windows. Seal and insulate air ducts. A home energy auditor can help you evaluate the energy efficiency of your home.
5. Be green in your yard
   Use a push mower, which does not consume fossil fuels. Make sure it is a mulching mower to reduce grass clippings. Composting your food and yard waste reduces the amount of garbage that you send to landfills.
6. Use water efficiently

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