tip one
Turn it off
The electricity generated from fossil fuels for a single home puts more carbon dioxide into the air than two average cars.
tip two
Turn on
In many neighborhoods, you can switch to energy generated by clean, renewable sources like wind and solar.
tip three
Pump it up
Keeping tires properly inflated helps improve fuel efficiency. Incidentally, if everyone did this, North America would conserve more oil than we expect to find in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
tip four
Check for lint
Cleaning the lint filter in your dryer improves air circulation, cuts drying time and saves energy.
tip five
What’s in the fridge?
By running your refrigerator or freezer too cold, you could be wasting energy. Recommended temperatures are 37 – 40° F for the refrigerator and 5° F for the freezer.
tip six
Eat at home (even when you’re out)
An average meal in the U.S. travels 1,200 miles from the farm to your plate. Buy locally grown foods to save fuel and keep money in your community.
tip seven
Dispose of disposables
The average family spends nearly $300 each year on paper towels and napkins. Use cloth when you can.
tip eight
Plan ahead
Last-minute messengers and overnight services expend extra fuel.
tip nine
One world: Plastics
If we recycle every plastic bottle we use, we’ll keep two billion tons of plastic out of landfills.
tip ten
Rock your world
There are thousands of FSC-certified products available, from paper to furniture — even guitars.