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Live Greener This Year: Resolve to Pay Less

COMMUNITY CENTERClean Water & WaterwaysGreen Homes & BusinessesYard & LandscapingDec 26, 2012Katie Cullipher

Author: Katie Cullipher

A new year will soon be upon us, and that means it’s time to start thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. Make sticking to your resolutions easier this year by setting goals that give back to you and your community. Our askHRgreen.org experts have compiled three Good-to-Do lists that are sure to have staying power with you throughout the year. Pick a couple tips from below to implement and check back for more inspiring lists!

Resolve to Pay Less This Year

Conserve water
Check toilets and faucets for leaks and repair them promptly
– Only do full loads of laundry and dishes
– Install low flow faucets and fixtures
– Take shorter showers
– Install a rain barrel to collect water for watering plants

Cut energy costs
Switch to efficient light bulbs
– Install a programmable thermostat to adjust the temperature for peak efficiency
– Regularly change air filters
– Look for the EnergyStar and WaterSense label when replacing old appliances

Work smarter, not harder in the yard
Test your soil to determine what fertilizer mix is best and how much to apply
– Only apply the fertilizer your lawn actually needs
– Select water savvy, pest resistant native plants and trees

Choose the tap
Switch from bottled water to tap water to reduce your carbon footprint
– Replace expensive bottled water with clean, safe, tap water
– Look for local restaurants and eateries that will gladly fill your water bottle

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