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Switch to Fluorescent Bulbs
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Buy in Bulk
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Give Carpooling a Try
What to do:
If you drive to work, try carpooling! Each day you carpool reduces one commute's worth of emissions. If you can't find someone at your workplace who can carpool with you, try checking with your local transportation agency. Some organizations help coordinate carpools for people who work near each other.
Why it Helps the Earth:
Drilling for, transporting, and burning oil all impact the environment.
What the Research Says:
The more you carpool, the less you and your carpool buddies use your cars. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, burning a
gallon of gasoline emits 19.4 lbs. of carbon dioxide. So, even eliminating one trip a week can eventually prevent thousands of pounds of emissions.
Why it Helps You:
Because gas is expensive! Also, you can save a great deal of time if your commuting route has carpool lanes.
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