Top 3 Reasons to Conserve Energy and Water at Home:
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7 Things You Can Do to Conserve Energy and Water at Home:
- Don't leave water running while brushing teeth, washing dishes, and washing the car
- Keep water in the fridge rather than letting the tap run until it's cool
- Use dishwasher and clothes washer for full loads only
- Install a programmable thermostat; limit heating to 68 and air conditioning to 78
- Unplug unused appliances
- Use compact fluorescent light bulbs
- Use Energy Star products
Helpful Information: How Stuff Works: Energy Conservation Check out the Howdini video on water conservation that we used at our Live Green workshop. 9 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient Check out the PowerPoints on energy and water conservation to the right that were used at our Live Green workshop. Gain perspective on why water conservation is important by watching this video from National Geographic entitled Our Thirsty World |
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