Hennepin County Environmental Services

Top Team Actions

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  Do the Twist

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs that use 75% less electricity and last 7-10 times longer.

  12 Members
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  Wash 'em Cold

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Wash clothes in cold water to save money and preserve your clothing.

  10 Members
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  Get With the Program

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Program your thermostat for smart heating and cooling (and lower bills)

  8 Members
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  You Have the Power

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Set your computer's power management settings for maximum savings.

  6 Members
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  Harness the Power of Wind

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Buy green power from your utility and cut back on your coal habit.

  1 Member
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  Keep in the Cold: Window A/C

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Close doors and windows to give your room A/C a break.

  1 Member
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  Thank Your Fans: Window A/C

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Use fans instead of your window A/C on cool summer nights.

  1 Member
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  Get on the Bus

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Leave your car at home and take the bus once a week for work, school or errands.

  1 Member
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  Five is Just Fine

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Take five minute showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.

  1 Member
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  Flip the Switch

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use to stop costly electricity leaks.

  1 Member
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  Drive to the Limit

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Drive to the speed limit and maintain tire pressure for easy gas savings.

  1 Member
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  Give Recycling a Try

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Recycle the basics – newspapers bottles and cans – to reduce your home’s environmental impact and keep usable materials out of landfills.

  1 Member