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Tuesday Tips: Stay Healthy and Green!

Sep 27, 2011

Its never too late to start thinking of ways to make your fitness routine green! Whether you’re an extreme exerciser or just enjoy a light jog, there are small ways to keep the environment healthy as well. Instead of going straight for the treadmill or stationary bike, consider going outside. Exercising outdoors will save you [...]

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Tuesday Tips: Energy Efficient Light

Sep 20, 2011

Using natural light is free and energy efficient. Set up your work area and desks around windows to take advantage of the natural light. At night replacing a light bulb with a fluorescent bulb can also help you save energy. They are more expensive at first, but their long life can save you up to [...]

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Tuesday Tips: Shorten your Shower!

Sep 13, 2011

When you reduce your time in the shower, you not only save money on your water bill, but also conserve water and energy. Every minute you cut from your shower time is saving about 5 gallons of water. The next time you take a shower, set a timer to see if you can save water [...]

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Tuesday Tips: Reusable Coffee Cups

Sep 6, 2011

Reusable coffee cups help reduce our waste to protect the environment, and look great doing it! They come in various colors, designs and materials. Reusable mugs are great for traveling, going to work and for at home. Some coffee shops will even give you a discount for bringing in your reusable mug to get refills!

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