Easiest Ways to Save the Planet

With "going green" becoming more popular by the minute, I thought I'd share these tips. These are the easiest and most effective ways to cut down on energy consumption, pollution, and help mother earth out. Everyone can do something little, and that would help our planet a lot!

1. Make sure your refrigerator seals properly. Stick a dollar bill between the seal, close the door, and try to pull the bill out. If it can be pulled out easily, your fridge is losing energy! If so, replace the seal.

2. Use rechargeable batteries.

3. Be sure to clean your lint filter in the dryer after each use.

4. Only run the dishwasher when it's full.

5. Fix leaky faucets. A steady drip can waste more than a gallon a day!

6. Take a shower. Showers use much less water than baths.

7. Plant trees.

8. Use a mulching lawnmower.

9. Use energy-saving lightbulbs.

10. Tune-up your lawn mower. It can reduce emissions by 50% and fuel by 30%!

11. Use a programmable thermostat and set it lower when you're not home.

12. Recycle!