What Can You Do?
Tip of the Week:
Recycle your old phone! According to the EPA, e‐waste is still the fastest growing municipal waste stream in the US. But for every million cell phones we recycle, 35 thousand pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, 75 pounds of gold, and 33 pounds of palladium can be recovered. Don’t throw them out. Take your used cell phone to any regional Best Buy store. They will be sent to a local company for breakdown and recycling of the component parts.
Here is the single most important rule for everyone to live by:
CONSUME LESS STUFF
Americans consume more energy and resources per person than any other population on Earth. In fact, if everyone on Earth consumed as much as the average American, humanity would require four more Earths just to harvest for resources.
Wondering how to do your part? It isn’t hard – it just requires us to think about how and when we use energy and materials needlessly. Paying attention to your habits and making small changes can add up to real energy, material, and even financial savings! When everyone makes the change, we can completely alter our collective impact on our planet. Browse your tips or view our high impact tips below.
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15 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Energy Use | |
 | Flip the Switch
• Make use of natural day lighting • Turn off lights when not in use |
 | Harness Your Human Energy
• Burn calories, not electricity, and take the stairs! • If you are able, open the door manually |
 | Let It Sleep
• Use computer and monitor power management • Don’t use a screen saver • When buying a computer, look for the ENERGY STAR label • Turn down the brightness setting on your monitor • Close unused applications and turn off your monitor when you’re not using it • Turn off peripherals such as printers, scanners, and speakers when not in use |
 | Keep It Comfortable
• Dress for the season and keep a sweater or jacket at your desk for when you feel cold • If you are uncomfortable and your space is not within the range of 68-78°F for a sustained period of time, contact the building manager or maintenance staff. |
 | Unplug it, Centralize it
• Centralize devices by plugging them into a power strip • Unplug devices and appliances that you seldom use • Reduce your use at night, over weekends, and holidays by UNPLUGGING! |
