Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Top Team Actions

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  Flip the Switch

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Flip off lights and unplug appliances when not in use to stop unnecessary electricity use from feeding your utility bill.

  2 Members
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  Ditch the Car

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Combine trips, walk or bike for some extra exercise and energy savings.

  2 Members
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  Do the Twist

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs. CFLs look great, use less energy, and last seven to ten times longer.

  2 Members
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  Wash 'em Cold

  Difficulty: Expense:

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

  2 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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  Two Degrees of Savings: Heat

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Turn your thermostat down just two degrees in the winter to stay comfortable and save money.

  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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  Keep in the Cold: Central A/C

  Difficulty: Expense:

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

  1 Member
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  Two Degrees of Savings: A/C

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Turn your central air conditioning up just two degrees to stay comfortable and save money.

  1 Member