What you can do.*

Green starts with you. Here are a few easy ways you can help protect the environment. (And hopefully save some time, money and resources too!)

• Be cool. Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120.
• It's a wrap. Wrap your water heater in an insulated blanket.
• Out = Off. Turn down or shut off your water heater when you will be away for extended periods.
• Lights out. Turn off not  needed lights when leaving a room - always.
• Good-bye lint. Clean the lint filter in your dryer after every load so that it dries more efficiently.
• Follow the star. Choose appliances with the ENERGY STAR^® label to save energy.
• Lighten up. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs to save money and energy.
• Arbor Day is every day. Plant trees to shade your home.
• Clean and simple. Avoid toxic cleaners and consider alternatives like baking soda, scouring pads, water, or a little more elbow grease.
• The daily grind. Use a ceramic coffee mug instead of a disposable cup.
• The only way to pay. Use an online bill pay service to save paper, envelopes and stamps.
• Ditch the car. Use the greenbelt paths. Walk or ride your bike instead of driving, whenever possible.
• More is less. Buying foodstuffs in bulk from loose bins saves on packaging.
• Go fine. Use cloth napkins instead of paper ones.
• Bag it. Bring a cloth bag when you shop instead of using store provided paper or plastic ones.