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Use a cup of water when brushing your teeth instead of running the tap to
conserve water
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Water house plants and outdoor plants using water from the dehumidifier or rain
barrel when ever possible.
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Start a patio or pot garden for fresh tomatoes, peppers or herbs.
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Include clean air plants in your house to remove toxins, increase oxygen levels and provide colour
to a room.
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Use a power bar to connect all electronic equipment in one room and
then flip the switch off to eliminate “phantom power”
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In the spring and fall when nights are cooler, open your windows to exchange air and cool the house without using the
air conditioner.
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Use a ceiling fan to recirculate air instead of the air conditioner.
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Blinds on windows are good at keeping heat out in the summer
and heat inside in the winter. (Especially thermal ones!)
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Turn the thermostat up a few degrees in the summer and down a few degrees in the winter to help save on heating and
cooling costs.
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Install motion sensors on your lights or turn the lights off in a room if you leave. (Even if you will be going back in just a
minute)
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Buy materials, products and groceries in bulk or that have less
packaging wherever possible.
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Reuse shopping bags or purchase reusable bags from the store to
carry everything.
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Bring compost home instead of throwing it out at school.
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Use containers instead of plastic wrap or bags to bring your lunch to school.
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Open the windows in your car instead of using the air
conditioner.
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Recycle refuse where ever possible and use garbage cans regularly to dispose of waste on
the go.
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Organize a garbage cleanup in your neighbourhood.
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Drink water from the fountain or invest in a reusable water bottle instead of
purchasing disposable plastic water bottles
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Carpool to and from school, work, family functions etc.
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Bike, walk or take the bus where ever possible.
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Do your homework during the day time in a naturally lit room so you don’t need
to turn on the lights.
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Time your showers to less than 5 minutes.
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Make your meals at home (including lunches for school)
instead of eating out.
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Create something ingenious with your recyclable materials.
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Bring old clothes, toys etc. to GoodWill or have a garage sale to eliminate
clutter.
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Use natural cleaning supplies (vinegar, baking soda, water etc.) or buy
biodegradable cleansers and soaps.
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Write and print on both sides of the paper (and ask your teachers for permission to do the same on
assignments and tasks).
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Plant a tree every year in your own yard or donate one to your
local community.
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Use the dishwasher, clothes dryer, etc. at night and use the low/cool
temperature settings where ever possible.
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Hang clothes out to dry or air out instead of using the clothes dryer.
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Keep up with your vehicle’s maintenance schedule.
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Change/clean the air filter on the furnace regularly.
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Remove lint from the dryer trap every time you dry a new load.
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Change to compact fluorescent bulbs or replace them as the incandescent bulbs
burn out.
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Adjust the thermostat when you are away (school, work, night) or
use a programmable one to adjust the temperature automatically.
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Buy locally grown products and produce so they don’t have to
travel as far.
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Install an aerator on your faucet and low flowing showerheads in your home.
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Do not leave the water running down the drain while you are washing dishes.
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Store a pitcher of drinking water in the fridge so you don’t have to
wait for the water from the faucet to turn cold.
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Use cloth rags from old clothes for cleaning.
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If you have older windows/doors recaulk them and/or install new
weatherstripping.
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Avoid single use items where ever possible. If you must use them, choose paper alternatives (cups, plates etc.) or ones with a recyling symbol on them.
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Use a bathroom exhaust fan with a timer or open a window to ventilate moisture from your
home.
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Don’t let your car, lawn mower etc. run idle. Turn off in between
periods of use.
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Use a push mower.
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Combine errands to make car trips count.
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Car tires should be kept at the correct pressure to reduce gas
usage, unnecessary auto exhaust, and wear and tear on the tires.
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Use the back of pages printed with errors as scrap paper for grocery
lists or notepads.
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Purchase school supplies that are made from recyclable materials.
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Borrow books and movies from the library or your friends instead of
purchasing them yourself. If you have purchased books you no longer read consider donating them to
a local library.
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Plan the week’s worth of meals and go grocery shopping once.
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Use pens and pencils that do not “bleed” through your paper so you
can use both sides.
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Make new candles by melting old wax candle stubs
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Make recyling easier by putting it in a convenient location or having separate
containers for different types of recyclables. For example, smaller bins
kept under the kitchen sink may encourage them to be used more
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Rent a plot in a community garden to grow your own fresh
vegetables. Donate what you will not use to food banks and
shelters.
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Pick up litter as you walk to school, home or work.
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