Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Here are ways you can reduce your impact on global warming

Carbon dioxide emissions rise into the atmosphere where they trap heat and warm Earth’s climate. The following tips can help reduce your carbon footprint.

Use Recycled Paper
Choose printer paper that is 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Save 5 lbs. of carbon dioxide per ream of paper.

Inflate Your Tires
Keep the tires on your car adequately inflated. Check them monthly. Save 250 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $840 per year.

Use Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
Replace 3 frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Save 300 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $60 per year.

Change Your Air Filter
Check your car’s air filter monthly. Save 800 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $130 per year.

Unplug Unused Electronics
Even when electronic devices are turned off, they use energy. Save over 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $256 per year.

Adjust Your Thermostat
Move your heater thermostat down two degrees in winter and up two degrees in the summer. Save 2,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $98 per year.

Take Shorter Showers
Showers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs. Save 350 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $99 per year.

Source: stopglobalwarming.org

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