TIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING and SAVING ENERGY $

RECYCLE: (from the song- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, by Eco-Man)
From aluminum cans, glass, plastic bottles, newspaper, cardboard, grass, and kitchen scraps, all helps the environment.

LIGHTING: Switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs will cut your lighting bill by about 70%, and is a great way to start.

CONNECT YOUR ELECTRONICS to POWER STRIPS: Turn off strip to kill the phantom loads when you're not using device. Save $$

CONSERVATION: Is the light, appliance that you turn off when not using; the thermostat setting you drop (heat) or raise (A/C) will help a lot. Don't just let the water run. Bring your own bags to the market. Don't let the car engine idle for more than 2 min.'s, etc. A digital, programmable 7 day/4setback thermostat will help you keep the heat low when you're not at home. You can setback as much as 35 degrees.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & NEW HOMES: Plug all air leaks. Insulate to USGBC standards. Install super efficient-windows. Build additions (or new homes) with 2x6 lumber to increase insulation by 50%. Install water saving appliances. Buy the most efficient Energy Star appliances. Build a LEED certified home. Cut utility $ up to 90%.

TRANSPORTATION: Use public transportation as much as you can. Buy a hybrid electric vehicle, get big tax break, save big $$$ on gas. Bike or walk when you can. Combine trips. Car-pool whenever possible.

PURCHASE WIND ENERGY; BECOME CARBON NEUTRAL by buying carbon offsets from companies like Native Energy. Use biofuels like ethanol and bio (or fryo) diesel and heating oil. This will tide you over until you become free of the grid.

LEARN WHAT ELSE TO DO by GETTING INVOLVED - JOIN !
Philly Beyond Oil: - www.fossilfreephilly.org
US. Climate Emergency Council - www.climateemergency.org
Post Carbon Institute SE PA: - www.relocalize.net/groups/earthcharterpa
Or call: Post Carbon Inst. Outpost in SE PA: 215.328.9128