The US leads the world in bottled water consumption at 26 billion liters a year. Kick the habit!

Dumping 1 gallon of used motor oil in a storm sewer can contaminate one million gallons of water in our rivers and streams. Recycle the oil instead!

Businesses like Jiffy Lube and Auto Zone will accept up to 5 quarts of used oil for recycling at no charge to residents.

Find a “green” dry cleaner instead of the ones that use toxic chemicals. It doesn’t cost extra, and its better for both you and the environment.

Driving 10% less by walking, cycling, carpooling or taking public transit can reduce greenhouse gas emmissions by 0.2-0.8 tonnes per year, depending on the vehicle.

Avoiding 10 miles of driving every week would eliminate about 500 pounds of carbon dioxide emmissions a year.

According to the EPA, at least 74 pesticides have been found in the groundwater in 38 states.

Homeowners apply 3 times more pesticides per acre to their lawns than farmers apply to agricultural crops. This increases the pollutant concentration in storm water runoff to our streams and oceans.

Develope a company-wide policy to eliminate unnecessary idling of truck engines. Wal-Mart installed auxiliary power units on its 6,845 semi tractors and saved $22 million in 16 months.

Carbon dioxide is the number 1 contributor to the greenhouse effect, and cars produce about 30% of the nation’s carbon dioxide emissions. Time to walk?