Monthly archive - October 2011

4 Home Energy Facts You Need to Know

4 Home Energy Facts You Need to Know

Home energy costs U.S. families $1,900 per year and could be cut in half with energy efficient improvements. With over 1.2 billion tons of greenhouse gases being released into the air to produce home energy it is a dirty process as well.

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Reusable Bags Make a Big Splash on the Oceans

Reusable Bags Make a Big Splash on the Oceans

Reusable shopping bags could lower the price of gasoline and help protect you from harmful toxins. If China can save 1.6 billion tons of oil by banning plastic shopping bags, think about what American’s could do by using reusable bags.

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Toilet Leaks Cost You $840 per Year

Toilet Leaks Cost You $840 per Year

Leaky toilets are often overlooked, causing hundreds of gallons of water to be wasted in households across the country. With a large toilet leak averaging over 200 gallons a day fixing that annoying leak can save you money and conserve precious water.

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3 Money Saving Reasons to Switch to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

3 Money Saving Reasons to Switch to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Compact fluorescent light bulbs can last up to 11 years and help reduce home energy costs upwards of $68 over their lifespan. Getting every American to switch to CFL bulbs would equal the removal of 11 million smog producing vehicles from the road each year.

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Lowering Your Carbon Footprint During Your Commute

Lowering Your Carbon Footprint During Your Commute

Making the most out of your commute is an easy win, especially when it can save a few pennies along the way. Your car is a mini electric power plant that is capable of providing power to all sorts of mobile devices to charge up while on the road.

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