Holland Energy 2050
Other Money Saving Tips
Other tips that have to with saving money and environment.
Tips APPLIANCES
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-Turn off the lights when they are not needed.
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-Wash clothes with cold water.
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-Turn off Dryer
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-Clean lint filter in your gas or electric clothes dryer
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-Use less chemical cleaning products.
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-Make sure your fridge isn't by the dishwasher or a vent.
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-Use dishwasher only when its full
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-When not using the radio, TV, lights, computer, or any other appliances turn them off.
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-Invest in LCD instead of plasma
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-Invest in Energy Star appliances
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-Turn off the lights when they are not needed.
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-Wash clothes with cold water.
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-Turn off Dryer
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-Clean lint filter in your gas or electric clothes dryer
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-Use less chemical cleaning products.
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-Make sure your fridge isn't by the dishwasher or a vent.
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-Use dishwasher only when its full
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-When not using the radio, TV, lights, computer, or any other appliances turn them off.
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-Invest in LCD instead of plasma
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-Invest in Energy Star appliances
Extra Information on Tips
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- Turn it off when you leave a room or in the day time -Saves money on electricity bill
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-New cold water detergents work well.
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-Saves money on water bill
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-If you have trees, you could even turn off dryer- use a clothes line. They are inexpensive and work.
-Saves money on electricity bill
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-One homemade cleaning recipe is hot water and vinegar.
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-These would warm it up so it would have to work harder and use more electricity.
-Save money on electricity
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-Save money on Electricity bill
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-Keeps down the amount of carbon that's released while enjoying the television.
-Save money on Electricity bill
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-This will save you money and energy
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- Turn it off when you leave a room or in the day time -Saves money on electricity bill
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-New cold water detergents work well.
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-Saves money on water bill
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-If you have trees, you could even turn off dryer- use a clothes line. They are inexpensive and work.
-Saves money on electricity bill
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-One homemade cleaning recipe is hot water and vinegar.
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-These would warm it up so it would have to work harder and use more electricity.
-Save money on electricity
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-Save money on Electricity bill
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-Keeps down the amount of carbon that's released while enjoying the television.
-Save money on Electricity bill
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-This will save you money and energy
PRODUCTS
Tips
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-For any fabric in your home look for things that don't use plastic
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-Use drapes to your advantage.
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-Use glass containers when reheating food.
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-Don't buy bottled water.
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-Purchase rechargeable batteries.
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-For any fabric in your home look for things that don't use plastic
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-Use drapes to your advantage.
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-Use glass containers when reheating food.
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-Don't buy bottled water.
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-Purchase rechargeable batteries.
Extra Information Tips
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Ex: Hemp, natural fibers, cotton
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-Close at night during our Michigan winters to keep heat in and open in sunny days to allow the sun to heat the house.
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-Plastic containers, when reheated, have chemicals that break down and our absorbed into the food.
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-Purchase a reusable water bottle and fill it with your own tap water or invest in a filter. Bottle water is a waste of plastic which is bad for the environment.
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-It will save you batteries in the long run.ECOtrends even offers environmental chargers and batteries. Normal batteries release toxic chemicals into the environment when put into land fills.
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Ex: Hemp, natural fibers, cotton
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-Close at night during our Michigan winters to keep heat in and open in sunny days to allow the sun to heat the house.
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-Plastic containers, when reheated, have chemicals that break down and our absorbed into the food.
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-Purchase a reusable water bottle and fill it with your own tap water or invest in a filter. Bottle water is a waste of plastic which is bad for the environment.
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-It will save you batteries in the long run.ECOtrends even offers environmental chargers and batteries. Normal batteries release toxic chemicals into the environment when put into land fills.
TRANSPORTATION
Tips
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-Car pool with your neighbors
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-Don't leave your car on (idling) when your not in it or using it.
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-Plan out your errands strategically so that you have to drive less.
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-Car pool with your neighbors
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-Don't leave your car on (idling) when your not in it or using it.
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-Plan out your errands strategically so that you have to drive less.
Extra Information on Tips
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-Save money on gas
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- If your going the same place, car pool with co-workers. Instead of meeting your friends somewhere meet them in the middle and drive the rest of the way to your destination together.
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-Save money on gas
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- If your going the same place, car pool with co-workers. Instead of meeting your friends somewhere meet them in the middle and drive the rest of the way to your destination together.
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OUTSIDE
Tips
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- Plant a garden and use natural fertilizer
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-Use a push mower instead of a gas mower
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-Don't worry about having a green lawn, save water.
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- Plant a garden and use natural fertilizer
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-Use a push mower instead of a gas mower
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-Don't worry about having a green lawn, save water.
Extra Information on Tips
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-Cuts down on the grass that needs to be mowed
-It provides fruits and vegetables you can sell or eat yourself.
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-Saves money on gas
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-Cuts down on the grass that needs to be mowed
-It provides fruits and vegetables you can sell or eat yourself.
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-Saves money on gas
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Sources Used:
http://www.bhgrealestate.com/Live/Live-Green/Green-Build/Ten-Tips-On-Making-Your-Home-More-Eco-Friendly.html
http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2007/10/15/10-ways-to-save-money-and-the-environment-its-blog-action-day/
http://www.mint.com/blog/finance-core/go-green-while-saving-green/
http://greenliving.suite101.com/article.cfm/green_tips_for_an_ecofriendly_home
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http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2007/10/15/10-ways-to-save-money-and-the-environment-its-blog-action-day/
http://www.mint.com/blog/finance-core/go-green-while-saving-green/
http://greenliving.suite101.com/article.cfm/green_tips_for_an_ecofriendly_home
http://greenbuttaflyservices.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/green-cleaning-supplies.jpg
