how to protect environment

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Now you can make impact on our planate. here is few tips:

1. Lower your thermostat. Buy a programmable thermostat.

2. Reuse your water bottle. Avoid buying bottled water. In fact, reuse
everything at least once, especially plastics.

3. Check out your bathroom. Use low-flow faucets, showerheads, and
toilets.

4. Start a compost in your back yard or on your rooftop.

5. Buy foods locally. Check out Eat Local Challenge and FoodRoutes to
get started. Buy locally made products and locally produced services.

6. Buy in season.

7. Buy compact fluorescent light bulbs. You'll find more on energy-
efficient products and practices at Energy Star.

8. Turn off lights and electronics when you leave the room. Unplug
your cell phone charger from the wall when not using it. Turn off
energy strips and surge protectors when not in use (especially
overnight).

9. Recycle your newspapers.

10. Car pool. Connect with other commuters at eRideShare.

11. Consider a car sharing service like Zipcar.

12. Ride a bike.

13. Walk, jog, or run.

14. Go to your local library instead of buying new books.

15. At holidays and birthdays, give your family and friends the gift
of saving the earth. Donate to their favorite environmental group,
foundation, or organization.

16. Get off junk mail lists. GreenDimes can get you started. They’ll
even plant a tree for you!

17. Buy products that use recyclable materials whenever possible.

18. If you use plastic grocery bags, recycle them for doggie poop bags
or for small trashcan liners.

19. Bring your own bags to the grocery store. Given a choice between
plastic and paper, opt for paper.

20. Buy locally. Find farmers’ markets, family farms, and other
sources of sustainably grown food near you at LocalHarvest...........
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