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Use a Reusable Grocery Bag

Well over a billion single-use plastic bags are given out for free each day. But as the old adage says, nothing comes for free. Here are some facts to illustrate the actual costs paid by our e... read more
Submitted By: creativecitizen
yearly savings: $0
  • 23 lbs

Avoid Bottled Water

Avoid bottled water because it will save waste and carbon emissions.  Not buying bottled water each day saves on plastic and also saves you the purchase price.  Carry around a Kleen ... read more
Submitted By: Creative Citizen
yearly savings: $4
  • 45 gal

Use a Laptop Instead of a PC

A laptop uses at least a fifth of the energy of a desktop computer. In addition, the smaller size of laptops means less packaging and more versability for your computer. A typical laptop comp... read more
Submitted By: Creative Citizen
yearly savings: $79
  • 803 kWh

Recycle!

Recycling half of your household waste can save 2,400 pounds of CO2 per year. Here are some of the many things that can be recycled:Paper—Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books... read more
Submitted By: Wolf
yearly savings: $0
  • 2,400 lbs

Clean Your Lint Filter Before Drying

It's not as good as hanging your clothes out to dry in the sun, but just cleaning the lint out of the filter in your dryer can save you 30% of the energy your dryer uses. If you can't manage t... read more
Submitted By: benbass83
yearly savings: $20
  • 255 kWh

Turn Off the Water While Brushing You...

There's no need to leave the tap running while you brush your teeth. Simply wet your toothbrush before you begin and use a glass of water to rinse your mouth. Turning off the water while you b... read more
Submitted By: Ghengis
yearly savings: $15
  • 2,600 gal

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