Choosing a pre-loved sweater saves the energy equivalent of 68 loads of laundry! … [read more...]

Fall is a beautiful time of year. Try letting the outside in. On nice days, opening a window can do wonders for your indoor environment. Not only will you be comfortable; it’s free. … [read more...]

Invest in a faucet-mounted water filter for a low $30, and use refillable bottles. By giving up bottled water, a family of four can save about $1,250 a year. … [read more...]

Teach children to turn off the water while brushing their teeth. Leaving the tap running during the recommended two minutes of brushing can waste up to five gallons of water a day. … [read more...]

When you leave on vacation check the lights.  Aside from those one or two lights that you may want to leave on for safety, make sure everything else is turned off-- all lights, ceiling fans, the alarm on your radio, and other small appliances. … [read more...]

Get the kids to turn off video games (both the TV and the console) after they're done playing and you'll win back about $100 per year. … [read more...]

Combine errands into one trip.  Several short trips, each one taken from a cold start, can use twice as much fuel as one trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm. … [read more...]

When buying a room AC unit, look for one that has earned the EPA's ENERGY STAR.  If every room air conditioner in the US were ENERGY STAR qualified, they would prevent 900 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually - equivalent to the emissions from 80,000 cars. … [read more...]

While you're waiting for the shower to get hot, put a bucket or watering can underneath and save the water for pets, cleaning or watering plants. … [read more...]

Switch to a laptop instead of using a desktop computer and cut three-quarters off your electrical use.  Turn off the laptop at the end of the day. … [read more...]