Wednesday, January 15, 2014

CONSERVATION 2013-2014

Mission of the EPA to Save Our Environment 
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Make YOUR Home Energy Conscious
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. government-sponsored program that guides businesses and homeowners toward purchases that save energy and help the environment. When you choose ENERGY STAR qualified heating and cooling products, you know you’re making a smart decision that can significantly reduce your monthly utility costs. Energy Star products include dishwashers, stoves, refrigerators, computers, lighting, washing machines, dryers, audio/video, light bulbs, cordless phones, hybrid cars and so much more. Since you are purchasing items that help conserve energy and help the environment there may tax credits available.  Check http://www.energystar.gov/ to learn everything you would need to know about the Energy Star program and how YOU and YOUR FAMILY can help save our environment! 

Reduce YOUR Carbon Footprint
by Shopping Green and More! 

 
  •  Walk, bike or carpool to the store
  • Reuse the "Green" shopping bags, not the plastic bags
  • buy items that are energy efficient, used or reusable, made of recycled items or is recyclable, have no packaging or reduced packaging
  • buy in bulk to save going to the store so often
  • shop local 
  • buy sustainable products
 More About SHOPPING GREEN 

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

What is a carbon footprint? 
 car·bon foot·print   noun:  noun: carbon footprint; plural noun: carbon footprints;.
  1. the amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

Many Ways to REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT at home, work, travel, your car, and much more!



Laws Regulated by the EPA



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