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What on Earth Can You Do?

Use Less Stuff

less water--less fuel--less packaging--less around the house

 

Use less water:

• Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth.

• Turn off the water when washing your hands.

• Put a bottle of water in the refrigerator to keep a cold drink handy.  Don’t run the water in the tap until it’s cold!

Use less fuel:

• Ride a bike or walk to your destination.

• Combine errands in one trip to save gasoline.

Use less packaging:

• Use cloth bags to haul groceries and other items.

• Buy loose fruit and vegetables rather than prepackaged produce.

• Only buy as much food as you really expect to eat – spoiled food takes up space at the landfill.

• Buy cereal in big plastic bags.

• Buy dry pet food

 

Use less stuff around your house:

• Turn off the lights, TV and radio when not in use.

• Close the curtains to keep heat in – in winter – and sunlight out – in summer. 

• Open the windows to let in a breeze. 

• Donate unwanted toys, clothes, etc., to the Salvation Army, Goodwill or homeless shelter.   

 

Using less stuff saves money and saves energy – 

That’s “what on earth” you can do!

 

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