Buy in Bulk

Buy in Bulk
Buy items in bulk whenever possible.

How it helps
Bulk purchases typically have less packaging relative to the amount of product you are getting. This means less energy is wasted on packaging.

Make the change
Don’t go overboard buying in bulk unless you can truly use the product before it expires. If you think you will be cutting it close, share with friends and neighbors.

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Bring it Back

Bring it Back
Bring plastic shopping bags back to the store with you for re-use.

How it helps
The production of bags uses energy and releases fumes into the air that contribute to global warming. Bags are good for multiple uses, so reuse them.

Make the change
If you can’t remember to do this, try to get in the habit of keeping additional plastic bags in the car so they will be there when you make purchases. Many grocers offer a discount for using your own bags because it saves them money, too.

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Fix it Up

Repair damaged items rather than buying new ones.

How it helps
Repairing items already in circulation prevents industry waste and energy usage.

Make the change
If you aren’t sure how to fix something, ask a friend, look it up online, or check a book out of the library to assist you.

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Free for All

Give away items to someone who can use them.

How it helps
Reusing articles prevents new articles from having to be manufactured, which uses a lot of energy.

Make the change
Don’t toss something useful once you have tired of it. Ask family and friends if they would want the article or join Freecycle, a group sharing program, at www.freecycle.org .

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Pool Party

Use solar power to heat your pool or spa.

How it helps
Heating a pool or spa takes an enormous quantity of energy. Chances are you will not be swimming when skies are gray, so solar power offers the perfect solution!

Make the change
Investigate your options at your local pool supplier or online. Or, better yet, consider the issue before you put in a pool.

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Fresh Air

Replace air filters in your car as needed.

How it helps
Clogged filters can cause up to 10% worse gas mileage than clean, fresh filters. Reclaim your miles; change the filters.

Make the change
Gunked up filters slow down everything and probably are not too pleasant for your lungs either.

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Tune it Up

Get tune-ups for your car to replace old spark plugs, refill transmission fluid, and avoid transmission problems.

How it helps
All of the aforementioned things that can go wrong with your car will cause you to get worse gas mileage.

Make the change
Skipping tune-ups can also cause earlier damage to your car.

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Alignment

Keep your car aligned.

How it helps
When your car frame is off-kilter, there is no way that your car can run at its peak efficiency. Getting a periodic alignment will get everything back in to shape.

Make the change
Unlike changing your oil, you will probably need to find a professional for this task.

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Public Transportation
Use public transportation when possible.

How it helps
Public transportation in most cases uses energy and creates pollution, but it is significantly less waste than is created by individual motorists going their own ways.

Make the change
Find local bus and train routes online to plan your next trip on public transportation.
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The School Bus

Have your children ride the bus to school.

How it helps
The school bus transportation system is really just a very well organized, government funded carpooling system. Use it.

Make the change
If your kids complain, explain to them the enduring benefits of reducing their carbon footprint. If they’re not already learning about that in school, they should be.

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Start a Pool

Carpool to work.

How it helps
When multiple passengers share a ride they cut down on the amount of carbon dioxide produced versus if they had each driven separately.

Make the change
Chances are that someone you work with lives on your side of town. Don’t be afraid to ask; a lot of people will jump at the chance to save money and be able to relax on the commute to work every other day.

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Drag is a Drag

Put things inside of your car instead of tying them on top.

How it helps
Putting items inside your car reduces drag. Your car has been designed to be as aerodynamic as possible and tying random, clumsy objects to the roof destroys that design.

Make the change
Unless there is really no room left in the car (which doesn't happen very often), pack it all inside.

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Overdrive On

Use the overdrive feature on your car, if it has one.

How it helps
If you drive a car with an automatic transmission, this will at least keep your engine from pumping out too much gas at high speeds.

Make the change
If you have this feature, don’t forget to use it while on the interstate and driving at higher speeds.

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Manual Mania

Drive a car with a manual transmission rather than an automatic transmission.

How it helps
When you control the speed of the car, you are keeping it from using too much gas.

Make the change
This is a money saver, too. Who doesn’t like to get more miles per gallon?

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