TIPS FOR GREEN LIVING

1. Give your car a break: For each gallon of gas you save you keep 20 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the environment and $5.oo in your pocket

2. Go for the double paned windows: Double paned windows are up to 40% more energy efficient.

3. Plant trees: Trees that surround your house can provide shade & keep your house cool.

4. Give your A/C a break: Ceiling Fans use far less energy than a A/C.

5. Try a Meatless Meal: People who cut just one Meat meal a week save 70,000 pounds of grain, 70,000 pounds of topsoil & 40 million gallons of water in one year.

6. Bring your Bag: Bring your bag to the grocery stores.

7. Turn Off & Un Plug: You can save up to 75% by not only turning off your electronics but unplug them too. $10.00 off your monthly bill.

8. Run a full load: Laundry & Dishes, Look for the Star on your energy efficient appliances.

9. Switch to solar or wind without buying your own system: At least 50% of customers have the option of going renewable electricity, "green power" The cost is an average $1.25 a month extra. Check with your utility company to see if they offer it.

10. Recycle: Kids love to recycle, Make them resposible for this chore. Tell them if they do it they keep the money & they not only are helping the enviroment they are learing how to: LIVE GREEN