Here are some additional green tips that can help you save money:
According to the U.S. Department of Education, for each 5 mph driven over 60, it costs about 20 cents extra per gallon of gas. (
6degreechallenge.com)
Even when turned off, electronics like cell phone charges, DVD players and televisions spew 18 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere annually. Unplug them and save up to $256 annually. (
climatecrisis.net)
According to the EPA, if every U.S. household replaced one traditional light bulb with a compact flourescent one, people would save $600 million nationally in utility bills. (
climatecrisis.net)
Just by using a programmable thermostat, you can save about 1,800 pounds of CO2 emissions a year and about $100 a year in energy costs.
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AOL Research & Learn)
A family of four can save up to $2,000 each year by avoiding individual-serving-size products at the grocery store. Not only will you save money, you also can save waste from the additional packaging. (
earth911.org)
Using public transit, carpooling, walking or using other alternate transportation one day a week will save $125 each year and 1,000 pounds of CO2 emissions.
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stopglobalwarming.org)