Reduce

 

Reduce

25 Ways to Reduce Energy, Landfills, Water, and Save Tree Loss

  • Use compact florescent bulbs to reduce energy.
  • Turn computers off to reduce energy.
  • Unplug appliances and electronics not in use to reduce energy loss.
  • Scrap food off dishes and place directly into dishwasher to reduce water usage.
  • Use oven lights versus open doors to check on food to reduce energy needed to keep the oven hot.
  • Use cloth diapers to reduce landfills.
  • Hang wet clothes and linens versus using the dryer to reduce wear and reduce energy needed to heat these items.
  • Eat meat only 6 days a week to reduce water and to reduce tree loss.
  • Skip using hot water to reduce energy.
  • Switch to cloth napkins to reduce landfills.
  • Shower versus baths to reduce water usage and energy.
  • Shower together to reduce water usage.
  • Take shorter showers to reduce water.
  • Buy form locals to save air pollution.
  • Skip using disposable coffee cups, bring your own to reduce landfills.
  • Water lawns early in the morning to reduce water evaporation.
  • Switch to adjustable thermostats to regulate heating and cooling to reduce energy.
  • Use reusable cups to reduce landfill.
  • Recycle cell phones to reduce landfill.
  • Eliminate junk mail to reduce loss of trees.
  • Use cardboard matches versus disposable lighters to reduce landfills.
  • Use the internet versus phone books to save trees.
  • Go to the car wash to reduce water waste.
  • Use reusable shopping bags to reduce landfills and save our oceans.
  • Pay bills and receive statements online to reduce tree usage.

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