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Improve Your Environment 

More and more, people are becoming concerned about the damage that humans have caused the natural environment. With our cities and towns spreading wider, waste piling up and global temperatures rising, people are realizing that if we don’t do something today, the Earth may not be a habitable place for our children’s children.

Going Green
We can implement green living in to our daily lives in a number of ways. However, making a commitment to the environment can take effort, time and sometimes a little money. Although eco-friendly supplies, such as biodegradable dish detergent, can be slightly more expensive, you can also purchase eco-friendly cleaning supplies like vinegar, baking soda and borax to make your own cleaning solutions. Making your own eco-friendly cleaning supplies will reduce your overall spending.

Reduce, Re-use, Recycle
When it comes to waste reduction, there’s nothing like the three Rs. We’ll show you how to practice the three Rs. You’ll likely be surprised how you can save money while helping out the environment.

• Reduce refers to cutting down the amount of trash you discard.
• Reuse plastic and aluminum containers and products. If you can’t find a use for it, someone else probably will.
• Recycle whenever possible. You can also try to purchase products that are made with recycled content.

Water Conservation
Water is a precious resource. With a bit of thought and effort, you can find easy ways to practice water conservation in your own home. Looking for new ways to save water? We’ll show you ways you can conserve water. Sometimes it’s as simple as stopping leaks. Did you know that homes can waste more than 10% with silent leaks, both inside and out. It not only costs the environment, but it costs you.

In fact, your old toilet may be the costing you big bucks. If your toilet was built before 1992, you most likely do not have a water efficient, 1.6 gallon per flush tank. Your toilet is the largest water user in your home (followed closely by your washing machine). We’ll show you easy ways that you can change your home in to an eco-friendly environment.