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Global Warming 
 Meg Clements   Carrie Fippinger  Matt Anderson

** How to “Go Green” **  Due to the current global warming crisis it is crucial that people do their part to save energy and help the environment. Luckily, many of the steps one can take to stop climate change can make life better. While there is a lot of concern on how to go green there are not many clear cut actions. Most people do not know where to start when it comes to “going green” and reducing their carbon foot print. There are tons of simple, effortless and affordable ways to help the environment. Below is a list of simple things you can do to help reduce your environmental impact, save money, and live a happier, healthier life. Save energy and water to save money! These tips involve simple steps such as unplugging appliances when you are not using them (like cell phone chargers). These steps can help to save energy and reduce your electrical bill.  Recycling, reusing and attempting to reduce your waste are other ways to help the environment. Being aware of the products that you purchase and trying to reduce the amount of waste you create is an essential element to living a “green” lifestyle!  Changing your diet is more extreme than simply unplugging your appliances or recycling. However, purchasing different food and supporting local farms and businesses is an important aspect of living an environmentally aware life. <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">All of these tips have one thing in common—they are part of the solution to solving current environmental problems like global warming. “Going green” also helps people to simultaneously lower their weight and their electric bill!
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Set your thermostat few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs. In addition, adjust fridge and freezer temperatures. Did you know that refrigerators use most of the energy in a household? Try to keep the fridge at 36 degrees F.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Wash your clothes in cold water. As much as 85% of the energy used to machine wash clothes goes towards heating the water.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Use a drying rack or clothesline instead of the dryer to save energy.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Take shorter showers to reduce water use—this will also lower your water and heating bills.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Consider purchasing a faucet aerator to put on each faucet. These are inexpensive appliances which conserve heat and water but keep water pressure high. They are inexpensive and simple to install, low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators. These appliances can reduce your home water consumption as much as 50%, and reduce your energy cost of heating the water also by as much as 50%.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Consider using compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). They cost a bit more than regular bulbs, but you'll lower your electric bill and pay less in the long run. They also last up to ten times longer than traditional light bulbs. You can buy them at most hardware and home stores.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Recycle rechargeable by trying to find a nearby store that will recycle electronics like cell phones, digital cameras, and camcorders.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Try to borrow products instead of buying them. You can borrow from the local library or a friend. This saves money, ink and paper. Sharing power tools and other appliances with your friends, family and neighbors also has a positive effect on the environment. Try to use or buy second hand products as well. Garage sales, thrift stores, web site like “craigslist” and consignment shops are great places to find items.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Try to keep your electronics like cell phones, computers and cameras for as long as possible. When you do need to dispose of them or purchase new ones try to donate or recycle them. This is because electronic waste contains mercury and other toxins that negatively affect the environment.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">If you eat meat try adding one meatless meal a week to your diet. This is because meat costs a lot at the store-and it's even more expensive when you consider the related environmental and health costs. Meatless diets reduce environmental damage and farm animal suffering. In addition, do your best to buy locally raised, humane, and organic meat, eggs, and dairy, Purchasing from local farmers keeps money in the local economy.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Instead of buying bottled water use a water filter to purify tap water. Bottled water generates more waste and it is also more expensive. When you want to carry water with you use a reusable water bottle.

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