How to Be Environmentally Correct

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Bring your own paper or cloth bags to the supermarket.

   Both paper and plastic bags take energy to produce.
   
   This causes global warming to get worse.
   
   You can make a huge environmental difference by doing this.
   
   However, some supermarkets may not allow you to do this because of security concerns.
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   Step 2: Buy organic food.

   The pesticides that are on non-organic foods require energy to produce, and they are bad for you! Organic food is really good for you, and it tastes even better than food laced with chemicals. , If possible, do this.
   
   Dryers account for almost 5% of energy use in the USA! , That way, you don't heat up an entire tank of water (using lots of energy) for some hot water for washing your face! , They have fewer insulation problems, so you don't need to use the Air Conditioner / Heater as much! , As said above, then you don't need to use the AC or heater as much. , Heaters are major energy users! They have a huge negative impact on the world! , Even if an electronic device isn't being used (it is off), it still uses a small amount of energy.
   
   See warnings section below. , Push mowers don't use any gasoline, and they make you stronger! ,, That means that they use minimal amounts of energy! , That way there isn't any heat escaping. , Trees take Carbon Dioxide (which is one of the causes of global warming) and turn it into Oxygen (which we breathe!) , Compacting garbage, and making new items to replace that garbage, uses energy. , Cars are the #1 reason global warming is a serious issue. , See above reason. , Hybrids can get up to
   99.9 MPG! That doesn't just help the world... it helps your wallet too. , Packaging requires energy to produce. , Shipping goods use energy! , Pumping water around is one of the primary energy users! , The more water you use, the more has to be treated
   - an energy-intense process. , That way your AC doesn't use more energy than needed. , Ensure there aren't any leaks! , Keep air conditioning at 80° in the summer, and heating at 60° in the winter.
   
   Use your clothing, diet, and exercise habits to adjust your body temperature before turning to the energy-intensive HVAC system. ,, Dishwashers use the same amount of water if they are filled with 1 dish or filled to the brim.
   
   Save water! , This keeps your energy usage down.Do it yourself. , Cars aren't as fuel efficient when their tires aren't full. , These use much less energy.... don't break them while putting them in though! , See The C Crane website about these lighting devices. , This makes your computer use less energy. , These may be solar powered and/or have a hand cranked generator.
   
   Some of these flashlights do not use any internal power cells, but use a "Supercapacitor" instead.
   
   Not only great for the environment but great for emergency use as well.
   
   Some models will even charge cell phones, providing power even when other power sources have failed during a long term disaster, such as a hurricane, earthquake, providing the cell phone towers are not damaged, destroyed. , If you just sort your trash into recyclables every week, the rate at which the landfills grow will lessen. , Any water that comes out of the house runs the sewage plant and then a lot of energy is used to treat it, even though it's not dirty at all!
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   Step 3: Air dry your clothes.

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   Step 4: Switch to a tankless water heater.

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   Step 5: Switch to double pane windows!

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   Step 6: Ensure your house is properly insulated.

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   Step 7: Use clothing instead of your heater in the wintertime.

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   Step 8: Unplug unused electronics.

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   Step 9: Use a push mower instead of a gasoline mower if your lawn is small enough.

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    Step 10: Weatherize your home.

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    Step 11: Replace old electronics with Energy-Savers(tm).

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    Step 12: Insulate your water heater.

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    Step 13: Plant a tree.

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    Step 14: Reduce your garbage.

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    Step 15: Carpool.

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    Step 16: Buy a fuel efficient car when you get a new one.

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    Step 17: Buy a hybrid car.

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    Step 18: Buy goods that have minimal packaging.

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    Step 19: Buy local products.

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    Step 20: Install a low-flow showerhead.

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    Step 21: Take shorter showers.

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    Step 22: Change your AC filter when you should.

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    Step 23: Check your water heater.

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    Step 24: Adjust your thermostat.

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    Step 25: Use recycled paper in the office

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    Step 26: and recycled bath tissue and other paper products for other needs.

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    Step 27: Fill the dishwasher to the top!

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    Step 28: Change your air filter.

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    Step 29: Inflate your tires regularly.

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    Step 30: Use compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL).

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    Step 31: Purchase and use the new LED light bulbs.

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    Step 32: Turn on the Energy-Saver's setting on your computer.

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    Step 33: Purchase and use "Self Powered Radios"

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    Step 34: even "Self Powered TV's

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    Step 35: "Self Powered Flashlights".

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    Step 36: Start by recycling.

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    Step 37: Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.

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