Recent Green Weeks:
October 31:
Wait Until the Machine is Full
October 24:
Turn off Electronics When They're not in Use
Or, Even Better, Unplug Them!
October 17:
Make Your Heater More Efficient
October 10:
Repair Instead of Replacing
October 3:
Program Your Thermostat
September 26:
Dispose of Prescription Drugs Safely
September 19:
Give Carpooling a Try
September 12:
Set the Water Heater to 120 Degrees
September 5:
Cook More Efficiently
August 29:
Use Cold Water for Laundry
August 22:
Find New Uses for Old Phones
August 8:
"Bee" Kind to Pollinators: Limit or Avoid Pesticide Use
August 1:
Reduce Waste: End Junk Mail!
July 25:
Encourage Pollination: Help Bees!
July 18:
Use Less Oil: Walk or Bike at Least Once this Week Instead of Driving
July 11:
Water Lawns and Outdoor Plants in the Morning or Evening Only
July 4:
Practice Safe Souvenir Buying
June 20:
Reuse Paper Scraps
June 13:
Safely Dispose of Hazardous Wastes
June 6:
Give New Life to Old Stuff
May 30:
Make Your Own Non-Toxic Cleaners
May 23:
Find Ways to Consume Less
May 16:
Reuse your food scraps and yard waste: make compost!
May 9:
Make Sure Your Seafood's Sustainable
May 2:
Use a Low Flow Showerhead
April 25:
Reduce Weight in your Vehicle
April 18:
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
April 11:
Switch to Fluorescent Bulbs
April 4:
Buy in Bulk
March 28:
Unplug Your Appliances When They're Not in Use!
March 21:
Turn Off Your Engine Instead of Idling Your Car
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Wait Until the Machine is Full
What to do:
Wait to run the washer and dishwasher until they're completely full. This way, you can get your dishes and clothes clean while running fewer loads. (To save even more energy, let your dishes air dry and wash your clothes in cold water.)
Why it Helps the Earth:
The less you use your cleaning machines, the less energy you use to transport and heat water and to run the appliances themselves.
What the Research Says:
According to Energy Star, the average American Family runs 400 loads of laundry a year. According to the California Energy Comission's Consumer Energy Center, as much as 50 percent of an average city's energy bill goes to transporting and purifying water.
Why it Helps You:
In addition to saving resources for future generations, you'll be saving money for future enjoyment each time you get your electric bill.
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