recycle all of the recyclable paper, plastic, glass, aluminum, electronics & batteries in our home.

use compact fluorescent light bulbs in at least 75% of our light fixtures.

purchase organic, natural, sustainable & renewable products (at least 20% of our purchases fall under these categories).

purchase and/or use post-consumer recycled waste products, whenever possible.

use a programmable thermostat & adjust the thermostat 2 degrees each season (68˚ maximum in the winter & 80˚ minimum in the summer).

use public transit, carpool, drive a hybrid and/or use non-motorized transportation.

set our computer monitor(s) to hibernate after 5 minutes and our hard drives to shut down after 30 minutes without use.

use alternate energy sources in the home such as, solar electricity, wind power and/or a geo-thermal temperature moderation system.

remove our names from junk mail lists, cancel all unnecessary catalogs, and continue to ensure our name stays off the junk mail lists.

have installed aerator faucets & maintain our plumbing fixtures to prevent leaks, drips & running water in toilets throughout the home.

use recyclable water dispensers or filtered tap water versus individual bottled water.

buy locally and from businesses who are UP ON GREEN, whenever possible.

requested and received an energy audit within the past 12 months to help ensure maximum efficiency in energy usage throughout our home.

donate and/or volunteer for social and/or environmental betterment organizations.

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