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Ways to reduce your housing footprint
-Walk, bike, or take public transit whenever possible
-Choose energy efficient appliances
-Install compact fluorescent bulbs with low-mercury in all your home light fixtures
-Weatherproof your home
-Make sure your walls and ceilings are insulated, and consider double-pane windows
-Insulate your water heater or even better, switch to a tankless water heater
-Keep thermostat relatively low in winter and ease up on the air conditioning in summer
-Clean or replace dirty air conditioner filters as recommended to keep the A/C operating at peak efficiency
-Unplug your electronics when not in use
-Plant a garden
-Use biodegradable, non-toxic cleaning products
-Avoid hosing down or power-washing your deck, walkways, or driveway
-Recycle all your paper, glass, aluminum, and plastic. Don't forget electronics!
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