Stark County Celebrates Earth Day April 22, 2009

Celebrate Earth Day April 22, 2009

Save the Earth, yes, you! Let's give back to the planet just as we take from it. I don't know, I'm getting sentimental, but I have started to recycle. Gotta start somewhere.

Here are some ideas we can all try, to celebrate Earth Day, by conserving energy, money and the earth.

LIGHTING

• Take advantage of natural daylight. Don't turn on lights when you don't need to.
• Use compact fluorescent light bulbs or LED lighting. They may cost more, but they save as much as 80% on your electric bill and last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs.

APPLIANCES

• Use water and energy saving features on your dishwasher. Only run full loads.
• Wash clothes in cold water to save heat and only run full loads.
• Using your bath towel more than once, will save energy. Hey, this is not a hotel.
• Look for "Energy Star" appliances and electronics.
• Save money by not running large appliances such as washers and dryers during peak energy demand hours.
• Try an old fashioned clotheslines for drying.
• Turn off and unplug unused lights, appliances and computer monitors.

BUY LOCAL

• Buy locally grown food and goods. Less energy is consumed to get these products to you.

WATER

• Take shorter showers.
• Turn the water off while brushing your teeth.

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

• Turn thermostat down when you are not home and before you go to bed.
• Install insulation in your attic.
• Seal leaks and holes with caulking.
• Weather-strip windows and doors.

These tips are brought to you by Deborah Wilson "Your Stark Realtor".

Email me at dwilson@cutlerhomes.com or call me at 330- 904-4545 for more Real Estate information.