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By Seamus Sweeney footprint-green.jpg

 Insulate your home-Make sure your windows close properly and insulate your attic. Also switch your incandescent bulbs out for compact fluorescent bulbs.  Put your water heater on vacation mode- When away for vacation turn put your water heater on vacation mode so it doesn’t use the energy it needs to keep the water piping-hot. ted_attics_ceilings.html

 Unplug appliances- Unplug appliances that use energy when in standby mode like cell phone chargers, TVs, stereos, and laptops.  Use cold water- Not in the shower but when washing clothes that don’t need to be washed in warm or hot water.  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle recycle/

 Take direct flights- Whenever possible, take direct flights. Your impact is reduced and you don’t have to go through the hassle of changing planes.  Keep your car- Keeping your car until it doesn’t work anymore. Keeping it is better than even buying a hybrid because the footprint made while manufacturing the hybrid. Also use the bus, your bike, a train, or even walking when possible.  Group errands- This reduces how much gas you use by planning to do all of your errands in one general area.

 Buy organic and local- Buying organic and local when possible because it reduces the length of transportation. If it’s made locally it also probably means that it was made eco-friendly.  Notice packaging- Try to buy products with minimal packaging like tomatoes in a bag instead of in a plastic case. Also bring reusable bags to grocery stores.

 Window shop- Before actually purchasing something try browsing similar products first. This makes sure you really need something instead of impulse buying.  A A

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