Inconvenience Yourself™ is a great fit with Earth Day on April 22. There are many things you can do to celebrate Earth Day. Pick one or more from the list below. Celebrate all week and pick an earth friendly project for each day of the week, or come up with an idea of your own.
- Carpool or take public transportation to work
- Take a walk in your neighborhood and pick up trash
- Run the dishwasher and washer only when full
- Stop junk mail www.proquo.com
- Save energy by adjusting the air conditioner a couple of degrees
- Turn off and unplug appliances not being used
- Use less water by taking a shorter shower and not running water continuously as you brush your teeth or shave
- Take your own bags when shopping
- Dry your clothes on a close line instead of using the dryer
- Donate items in good condition you no longer use rather than throwing them away
- Walk or ride a bike to run errands instead of driving
- Schedule an energy audit with your power company
- Avoid long idling times in your car - park and go inside instead of using the drive through
- Sign up for electronic billing and eliminate paper statements
- Catch water in a container as you wait for it to get hot and use to to water plants
- Wrap your water heater in an insulated blanket
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