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Trees clean the air, soil and water, making the earth a
livable place. They are so integral to human wellbeing
that just living close to trees makes us healthier and
happier. If you want to save trees, you can help by
protecting those that grow in your own neighborhood,
and planting more when you see trees cut down
Reducing the amount of energy that you use up and your carbon footprint is becoming increasingly important.
One of the easiest ways to improve energy efficiency in the home is to install low energy light bulbs, rather than
traditional ones
The lower power usage of low energy light bulbs means that they do not contribute so much to carbon dioxide
levels in the atmosphere. Each low energy light bulb used to replace a traditional bulb saves around 2000 times
its own weight in carbon dioxide emissions over the course of its life which is typically around 5-8 years
SAVE COAL
*Conserve power in your home by replacing old
light bulbs with new forms of energy-efficient
bulbs. Traditional incandescent bulbs waste an
unnecessary amount of energy when compared to
compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). Additionally,
CFLs last much longer.
*Invest in energy-efficient home appliances.
Replace old washing machines, refrigerators or
laundry machines with newer models displaying
the Energy Star logo. The government created this
system of designation to help consumers identify
products designed to be more energy efficient
*Unplug electronic devices when they're not in use.
Some electronic devices default to a standby mode
that absorbs a modest amount of energy, even
when the item isn't in use. To make this process
easier, consider turning home electronics off with
the use of power strips.
Alternative fuels
Alternative fuels, known as non-conventional or
advancedfuels, are any materials orsubstancesthat
can be used asfuels, other than conventional fuels.
Some well known alternativefuelsincludebiodiesel,
bioalcohol(methanol,ethanol,butanol), chemically
storedelectricity(batteries andfuel cells),hydrogen,
non-fossilmethane, non-fossilnatural gas,vegetable oil
, and otherbiomasssources.