Minnehaha Academy

Top Team Actions

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  Try Composting

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  Give composting a whirl and turn waste into dirt.

  4 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.

  4 Members
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  Wash 'em Cold

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

  4 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.

  4 Members
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  Thank Your Fans: Central A/C

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

  3 Members
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  Five is Just Fine

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  Take five minute showers for squeaky-clean energy savings.

  3 Members
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  Ditch the Car

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

  3 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.

  3 Members
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  Don't Get Burned by Hot Water

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  Turn your water heater dial to 120° to keep your energy bills low and your family safe.

  2 Members
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  Compost Year Round

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  Composting is fun every day of the year!

  2 Members
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  Recycle it All

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

  2 Members
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  Deck the Halls with LEDs

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  Use LED holiday lights to light up your winter celebrations without lighting up your utility bills.

  2 Members
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  Hung Out to Dry

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  Get some cheap solar power and dry your clothes outside!

  2 Members
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  Spread the Word

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  Tell a friend about the Energy Challenge!

  2 Members
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  Bring the Challenge to School

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  Promote the Energy Challenge at your school to build your team and save energy.

  2 Members
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  Keep in the Cold: Window A/C

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

  1 Member
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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.

  1 Member
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  Put a Damper On It

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  Close your fireplace damper to prevent heated air from escaping your home

  1 Member
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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.

  1 Member
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  Recycle Like Crazy

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  Reach the pinnacle of recycling by never, ever throwing away a recyclable item, whether at home or out and about.

  1 Member
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  Color in the Savings

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  Print out our free Energy Challenge coloring sheets to show off your knowledge and art skills at the same time.

  1 Member
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  Start a Team

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  Create your own team and see how much you can save together.

  1 Member
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  How Do You Measure Up?

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  Calculate your home's carbon footprint to better understand your savings potential.

  1 Member
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  Show Off Online

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  Use a free Energy Challenge widget to show off your energy skills!

  1 Member