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Apr-25-2011 - Conserve Water
Keep water in the fridge instead of running tap water and waiting for it to get cold enough to drink. Dispose of kitchen and dry waste in the garbage instead of flushing down the toilet or garburator. Use a bucket and sponge for washing the car inst
Improve radiators efficiency.
By placing reflective panels behind them, it will reflect heat back into the room and reduce your energy consumption.
Lower your toilets water flow.
On average we use 140 to 170 gallon of water each day and the toilet is the biggest water-waster. By placing a sand filled bottle in your toilet cistern, you will save the volume of that bottle with each flush.
Prevent soil erosion.
By installing gutters and downspouts that drain onto the lawn, you can minimize soil erosion. Try to protect your soil by also using drainage tile and splash blocks.
Properly use your refrigerator.
Large amounts of energy are required to run refrigerators. The temperature of a room has am impact on how much energy it uses. Keep your refrigerator away from heat sources and make sure the door is properly sealed.
Service your boiler.
When domestic water is over 120F, the extra heat leads to the corrosion of pipes. This causes an increase in heating costs. Have your boiler serviced regularly to make sure it also isn't polluting the air.
Turn down the heat.
Most of us heat our homes excessively. Turning down your thermostat a degree or two not only saves you money, but helps minimize greenhouse emissions from power generation.
Turn off lights.
Make it a habit to try and turn off lights that you don't need on. Try to use daylight as much as possible and always turn off lights when you leave a room. This will create less greenhouse gas.
Turn off the heat early.
When cooking, turn off the gas a couple minutes earlier before you are done. This will make use of the left over heat and will finish cooking as well as save some energy.
Use old remedies.
30 gallons of various chemical products are used today by an average family. Try using older methods, such as lemon juice for disinfecting surfaces, white vinegar for removing mold, and baking soda for scouring.
