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Good GREEN Habits
27 Ways to Greener Days
Green practices that help you and your family stay in the Green
Window shades up for the solar gain during the winter, don’t underestimate the power of the suns solar energy to heat your home for free.
Window shades down during the summer days will shield your home from the solar gain that will require an AC to work harder and raise utility bills
Invest in quality window shades – Honey comb design with R-2 to R-3 ratings
Install programmable thermostats and set them so your heating & cooling equipment work less while you are away
Turn your water heater down to 130 or even 125, and set it on Vacation mode or 90 when your away
Turn lights off more regular, possible timer use, or sensors in utilitarian spaces
Replace incandescent and halogen bulbs with LED bulbs, both inside, and outside
Install solar electric and or solar hot water panels
Insulate and air-seal your home with assistance from MassSave and CLC
Turn off any electronics if not in use (TV, stereo, computer, etc.)
Set your computer to sleep or shut down after a ½ hour of no use or less
Defrost freezers regularly
Limit oven use on days you have an AC on
Pay attention to lights and shades even while at a Hotel
Recycle, Recycle, Recycle
Conserve water
Line dry your clothes when you can
Use organic fertilizers
Plant a garden and grow or purchase more house plants
Compost or raise chickens, have fresh eggs and feed them your compost
Walk or bike ride instead of driving
Carpool; work, kids to school, kids to after school programs/sports etc.
Combine activities to reduce daily driving miles
Buy local
Learn about Hybrid and Electric cars
Use the VTA
Share with a friend how you have taken steps to green