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  • High school students can investigate the link between everyday actions at their high school, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Using EPA…

  • You can save water by taking a shower instead of a bath. A full bathtub can require up to 70 gallons of water, while taking a five-minute shower…

  • Raise your lawn mower blade to at least 3 inches. Taller grass promotes deeper roots, shades the root system, and holds soil moisture better than a…

  • Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes or lower the water settings for smaller loads. This saves water and energy. Also, you can replace your…

  • Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes or lower the water settings for smaller loads. This saves water and energy. Also, you can replace your…

  • If every car purchased in the U.S. over the next year got 50 MPG, total U.S. carbon emissions would be reduced by 0.3 percent. Each year, 7.5 mi…

  • We open the windows and the front door to let the draft into our building. It creates a perfect breeze and it's better than any air conditioning -…

  • Nov 26, 2010

    Bike to work

    Good for the body, I always feel so great after a nice bike ride, it's a great way to start the day. Plus, it's one less car on the road. One less…

  • Nov 26, 2010

    Use a Sky Planter

    Not only will it look good in your home, but, the reservoir system feeds water gradually to the plant roots and minimizes water loss through…

  • Nov 26, 2010

    Walk!

    Our Poketo studio is on the fifth floor of a building. Instead of using that elevator, we walk it. It saves energy and keeps you healthy.

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