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Switch out the bulbs to LEDs or CFLs

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Christina Huh
Nov 25, 2010
This is one of the easiest things you can do to seriously reduce your energy consumption and your home's carbon footprint. LEDs are fast overtaking...
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Caulk or seal up window cracks and air leaks

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Christina Huh
Nov 25, 2010
Fact: The amount of heat escaping through cracks in the average house is equivalent to having an open window year-round. No matter how well your...
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Swap Out Your Plastic Food Containers for Glass or Stainless Steel

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Christina Huh
Nov 25, 2010
Polycarbonate plastic food containers are made with BPA which has been under fire lately for its ability to mimic female hormones in the body ...
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Install a programmable thermostat

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Christina Huh
Nov 25, 2010
Whether you're a renter or a home owner, if you pay for your heat and have a thermostat you can control, then installing a programmable thermostat...
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Get a power strip to reduce vampire energy

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Christina Huh
Nov 25, 2010
Did you know that your plugged-in electronics and appliances continue to suck electricity even when they're turned off? A central power strip is a...
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Green your luxuries

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Christina Huh
Nov 25, 2010
Decadence need not be wasteful! Conserve energy with a gravity-powered solar water heater for a solar-powered outdoor shower, solar-powered light...
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Cut back or curb your use of fertilizers

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Matt Berger
Nov 25, 2010
Excess fertilizer that makes it into our oceans through urban runoff can increase the growth rate of plankton. As a result, algae naturally found...
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Experiment with generating energy at home, such as solar and wind power

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Matt Berger
Nov 25, 2010
With a motor and some piping, it's surprisingly easy to build this inexpensive, efficient wind generator - and enjoy free energy forever....
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Switch to a competitive electricity provider offering renewable or clean energy options

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Matt Berger
Nov 24, 2010
In states that participate in competitive retail electricity markets, business and residential consumers have the ability to choose from a variety...
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Light up the night safely

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Matt Berger
Nov 23, 2010
Consider using LED (light-emitting diode) holiday lights in place of incandescent lights to decorate homes and Christmas trees. Longer lasting LED...
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