This should be obvious, but you should turn your computer off at night. Even better, turn it off during the day when you’re not going to be using it.
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If Recycla doesn’t get some money back after reading this post and clicking on these links, I’m going to sponsor her next shopping expedition to IKEA. Seriously.
You can get money back by being green. A laundry list of state and federal programs have money to give you for using renewable energy and for using less energy. Actual cash or tax incentives to make our citizens buy Energy Star rated appliances, install wind turbines, or perform energy audits on their homes and businesses. Check them out:
DSIRE–Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency. This site breaks down your incentives by state, then by a myriad of other categories–including homeowner incentives for renewables and efficiency.
Energy Star includes tax credits for home improvements like new windows, doors and roofs AND it includes inofrmation about how to purchase efficient appliances. Years ago when Enviro-Girl moved into her new house, she mailed in a cash rebate for buying Energy Star rated appliances. Check out the cool KIDS page–it’s one of the best child resources I’ve ever seen.
The US Department of Energy offers tax breaks for buying hybrid vehicles and installing renewable energy. Caution: t’s not the most user-friendly site.
Energy Tax incentives for cars, homes and businesses can be found at the Tax Incentives Assistance Project.
Cash-back and other financial incentives for renewable energy in homes or businesses can be found at Focus On Energy.
Now go! Click! Get green!
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Work in a wasteful office? Click here to find out more about how to green your cubicle and more!
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Captain Compost thinks it is as important to be an Eco Warrior at work as it is to be at home. Perhaps even more important as you can help make a positive influence on your co~workers! Here are some easy ways to start:
* Use natural light as much as possible and leave those overhead lights turned off!
* Purchase recycled toilet paper and paper towels for bathrooms
* Turn bathroom lights off when exiting (yes, it sounds like common sense but Captain Compost is always walking into empty, well lit bathrooms!)
* Take your lunch to work and then bring back your compostables and recycleables
* If your office doesn’t participate in recycling, you can place empty, sturdy cardboard boxes around to collect office paper and other recycleables and bring them home once a week to add to your own stash
* Use both sides of paper for printing faxes or office documents
* Bring home used paper that you’d otherwise throw away and let the kids use it for coloring or art projects
* Use e~mail to correspond with clients and customers in lieu of faxes and print mail
* If possible, commute by bus or bike to work
What do you do to make your work environment greener?
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