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Home Energy Do’s and Don’ts
Home Energy Do’s and Don’ts
Always turn off the TV when you leave a room
Which type of material takes up the most space in landfills?
paper
Use sponges instead of paper towels
Save all of your newspapers, cans, bottles for recycling
What is the number one item recycled in the United States?
Aluminum
Don’t leave the refrigerator door open. Decide what you want before you go to the refrigerator.
Don’t leave the water running when brushing your teeth.
What is the percent of energy used to heat water in the home?
30%
Wash your dishes by hand if there is a small amount
Use recyclable bags for shopping
How many gallons of water is used in a five minute shower?
20 gallons
Turn your garbage and yard waste into compost
Use cloth diapers
How many gallons of water is used to brush your teeth if water is ran continually?
2 – 5 gallons
Use both sides of your paper when writing
Turn off the lights when you leave a room
How many pounds of garbage do Americans throw out daily?
Over 500,000 tons daily
Keep the heat at 68 degrees during the winter
Keep the heat at 72 degrees during the summer
How many disposable diapers are thrown out daily in the United States?
49 million
Use more insulation around windows and doors
Use washable cups and plates instead of paper ones
Americans throw away enough trash every _____ to fill a house.
Americans throw away enough trash every hour to fill a house.
Plan meals for less wasted foods
Buy products in containers that can be reused
If you stacked every aluminum can Americans throw away in landfills in just 5 weeks it would reach the ___.
If you stacked every aluminum can Americans throw away in landfills in just 5 weeks it would reach the moon_.
Keep boxes for storage
Save old towels for using as rags
How many hours of TV can be watched with the energy saved by recycling one aluminum can?
4 hours
Make one trip to town instead of many small trips
Use a slow cooker instead of an oven
How much of the world’s energy does the United States consume?
27%
Use recyclable batteries
Take a shower instead of a bath
How much on the average does a clothes dryer cost to run for a year?
$85.00
Ride the bus instead of parents taking you to school
