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DITCH THE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES Invest in a reusable water bottle. You’ll save money and the environment. |
USE COLD WATER FOR LAUNDRY And do your laundry in full loads. This will decrease the amount of water and energy used. |
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DRIVE EFFICIENTLY Use the accelerator lightly, coast to red lights, stay near the speed limit, and go inside instead of idling in parking lots or drive-thrus. |
INCORPORATE WALKING OR BIKING INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE Try to incorporate active travel at least once or twice daily. Walking one mile takes only about 20 minutes! |
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ADJUST YOUR THERMOSTAT Set to 78 degrees in the summer and 67 degrees in the winter. Be sure to turn off the heat and AC when you’re not at home. |
RECYCLE & REUSE Keep stuff out of the landfill and reduce emissions that come from methane. |
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KEEP TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED When tire pressure is low, cars have to work harder and burn more gas. |
EAT MORE LOCALLY-GROWN FOOD Taste the difference, feel better and support the Austin economy! |
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TURN OFF LIGHTS & UNPLUG DEVICES Every little action adds up to energy savings. |
USE SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION Aim for at least once a week! Enjoy time to yourself instead of testing your patience in traffic. |
