50 Earth Day Tips

1. Set the refrigerator temperature between 38 F and 42 F.
2. Set the freezer temperature between O F and 5 F.
3. Microwave whenever you can.
4. Don't wash dishes with the water running.
5. Use napkin rings and cloth napkins.
6. Use washable plates, cups and silverware.
7. Serve condiments from recyclable containers.
8. Provide personal glasses for soft drinks.
9. Wash and dry only full loads of laundry.
10. Wash with warm water instead of hot.
11. Rinse with cold water instead of warm.
12. Hang wash out to dry.
13. Shut off the sink while brushing teeth.
14. Shut off the shower while soaping/scrubbing.
15. Install a low-flow shower head.
16. Reduce the volume of water in your toilet tank.
17. Turn off unnecessary lights.
18. Dress warm: don't turn up the furnace.
19. Dress cool: don't turn up the A/C.
20. Raise shades on winter days; lower them in summer.
21. Reverse your fans for summer and winter operations.
22. Compost leaves and grass clippings.
23. Avoid pesticides.
24. Apply only as much fertilizer as the lawn needs.
25. Water the grass only in the morning.
26. Plant a tree.
27. Recycle motor oil, antifreeze, and car batteries.
28. Drive the speed limit.
29. Avoid sudden starts or stops.
30. Don't overfill the fuel tank.
31. Check the tire pressure monthly.
32. Change air and oil filters regularly.
33. Don't buy over packaged items.
34. Choose products in reusable and or recyclable containers.
35. Buy concentrated cleaners and detergents.
36. Return empty bottles and cans for deposit.
37. Bring your own string bag or cloth tote.
38. Send E-Mail instead of snail mail.
39. Copy reports and memos on both sides.
40. Circulate rather than copy paperwork.
41. Reuse tubes and envelopes for mailing.
42. Recycle.
43. Carry out what you carry in.
44. Hike, row, sail, ski, or paddle - don't motor.
45. Build campfires with care.
46. Observe, don't disturb wildlife and plant life.
47. Share books, cassettes, magazines and videotapes with friends, hospitals, and prisons.
48. Reuse textbooks and school supplies.
49. Serve reusable trays, dishes and silverware.
    
50. Compost cafeteria vegetable waste.