SAVE THE PLANET &HOW TO

Mark Cuthbertson

SAVE MONEY

UNPLUGOnce we plug things in at home, they usually stay that way.Even though things like TVs and cable boxes may be turned off,they could still be sucking up energy. Unplug when you're nothome or not using certain appliances.

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WASH COLDWashing with warm or hot water not only uses more energy, it's alsocosting you more money. A study conducted by Christian ScienceMonitor suggests washing only in cold water could save as much as$214 a year.

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HANG DRYDrying clothes requires a lot of energy as well. Switch from machine dryingto hanging your garments on a clothesline or drying rack. It will take a littlelonger, but it's worth it.

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BUDDY UPGas isn't as expensive as it was a few years ago, but it's not exactly cheap.Furthermore, emissions from vehicle use is one of the largest contributors toour environmental problems. Consider carpooling or, if possible, biking orwalking to work, which will also give you good exercise.

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REUSABLE IS BETTERBottled water is everywhere. While convenient, it's not exactlysustainable. Plastic bottles are meant to be disposed, meaning they createmore waste. Invest in a reusable steel or glass bottle for water, and fill upright from the tap.

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GO MEATLESSPerhaps this is not a longterm desire for many, but eating less meat is great forthe environment and a huge money saver. Meat is expensive. It's easy to findgreat recipes without meat online that you and your family can enjoy at leastonce a week.

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DIY PROJECTSSo many things we need can be created from the contents we already possess.Items such as all-purpose cleaners, plant holders, or even bath mats can becreated from reusing and/or repurposing items at home. Take inventory ofthings you no longer use or need, and get creative.

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FOR MORE IDEASVisit:

http://ehs.columbia.edu/Re

duceReuseRecycle.html

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