2. CFL Bulbs 20-watt CFL and enjoy the same amount of light as a 75-watt incandescent Replacing a standard 60-watt bulb with a 13- watt CFL can save a single household $30 in energy costs over the life of the bulb $2 to $4 for a CFL versus 30 to 40 cents for a typical incandescent bulb -- they still save you money CLF can burn for 10,000 hours, where standard bulbs burn for just 800 to 1,500 hour

3. Recycling reducing the need for raw materials which generally require more energy to produce and transport than recycled materials. reducing waste in landfill and consequent methane emissions.

4. Driving a Hybrid Hybrid cars burn less fuel, and thus create fewer carbon emissions. The carbon footprint of a Prius is one- fourth of a Ford Expedition! These cars are designed to be lightweight and efficient

5. Unplugging Appliances to Save Power 40% of the electricity that home electronics use is consumed while the products are turned off. The impact of this on your energy bill would save you 6 to 26% off your total bill by turning appliances off when not in use. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIY8TmJK5DI

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