Reduce the junk mail you recieve by taking your name off national mailing lists. Go to dmachoice.org

Reduce air conditioning costs by using fans, keeping windows and doors shut and closing shades during the day.

Over its life span, a fluorescent tube will save 640 kWh of electricity compared to the 100 watt standard bulb. This reduces the production of carbon dioxide, a green house gas, by half a ton.

Up to 70% of residential water is used for landscaping. Water your plants deeply but less frequently to create healthier and stronger landscapes overall.

Paper towels or electric hand dryer? There’s no contest. Electric dryers are twice as energy efficient as paper towels, even towels made from recycled paper.

Drive slower! It can save lives and money. Youe car uses 30% more fuel driving at 70mph than at 50mph.

Buy recycled paper made from a high percentage of post-consumer recycled content.

Buy recycled content toilet paper. The TP from Trader Joes costs less than “regular” TP and is made from recycled paper.

IBM estimates it saved $17.8 million in 1 year by encouraging employees to turn off equipment and lights when not needed.

Provide parking incentives for carpoolers such as closer and/or shaded parking spots.