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GREEN
CHECKLIST: |
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Go
Solar/Renewable Energy |
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Research
hybrid/electric cars |
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Install
central air purification |
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Consider
solar pool heating |
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Get
an air quality audit |
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Go
for bamboo (flooring, cutting boards, towels and sheets) |
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Install
low flow showerheads |
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Install
Energy Star–qualified double pane windows for better insulation |
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Avoid
letting faucets run |
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B.Y.O.B.
(of water) |
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Avoid
property pesticide use |
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Seal,
caulk, and insulate your house |
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Install
a ceiling fan |
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Conserve
energy by turning off all power strips not in use |
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Avoid
charging electronics overnight |
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Purchase
eco-sensitive accessories |
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Buy
low VOC paint |
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Install
dimmers or motion sensors on your lights, inside and out |
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Collect
rainwater for landscaping |
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Use
rechargeable batteries |
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Buy
things that will last |
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Choose
reusable instead of disposable |
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Install
timer and sensor light switches - turn off the lights automatically |
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Consider
solar lights, radios, and a solar-powered oven or water heater |
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Protect
natural resources |
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Install
low-flow toilets, shower heads, and under-sink flow restrictors |
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Prowl
architectural salvage lots for fun finds |
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Buy
Energy Efficient appliances |
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Install
Central Water Purification |
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Get
an Energy Audit |
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Install
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs |
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Support
recycling |
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Clean
the refrigerator coils for greater efficiency |
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Take
shorter showers |
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Turn
off the lights when you leave a room; unplug your electronics
not in use |
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Avoid
“standby” mode when using computers and computer
peripherals |
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Drive
under 60 mph |
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Invest
in environmental mutual funds |
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Go
toxin free at home |
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Opt
for Energy Star quality laptop |
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Purify
indoor air with plants instead of artificial room air fresheners |
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Carpool |
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Upgrade
your toilet to a low flush model |
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Start
composting |
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Buy
products made from recycled materials |
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Use
greener cleaners |
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Turn
off your dishwasher drying cycle |
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Repair
leaky faucets |
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Buy
organic food |
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Install
Energy Saving Dryer Vent Closure Systems |
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Install
Water Filters – End Plastic Water Bottle Waste! |
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Use
alternative building materials |
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Consider
upgrading your heating and cooling system |
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Install
a carbon monoxide detector |
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Buy
boxed food items items in recycled packaging |
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Download
Printable Pdf |
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www.thegreatgreenrace.com |
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www.greenpowerworks.com
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