Yards to Gardens

Top Team Actions

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  Recycle it All

  Difficulty: Expense:

  Recycle like crazy at home and look for items in recyclable packaging.

  137 Members
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  Do the Twist

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

  133 Members
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  Drive to the Limit

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

  129 Members
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  Wash 'em Cold

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

  119 Members
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  Take a Load Off

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  Sign up for your utility’s air conditioning load control program and stop worrying about A/C costs.

  67 Members
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  Flip the Switch

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

  5 Members
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  Give Recycling a Try

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

  5 Members
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  Two Degrees of Savings: Heat

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

  4 Members
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  Harness the Power of Wind

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

  1 Member
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  Try Composting

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  Give composting a whirl and turn waste into dirt.

  1 Member