Reduce Your Carbon Emissions Altus OK

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We always hear about how to minimize pollution and carbon emissions, but the solutions are typically difficult-to-accomplish or impractical tasks, like buying a new hybrid car or running your home with solar energy. Don't get me wrong, those are great solutions, but they're not very realistic for the average person. I doubt many people are going to run out and buy a new car because they've just realized that their SUV is contributing to global warming.

In order to promote actually taking a step or two towards making a difference, I've compiled a list of simple things to do around your house that will help you help the environment. Simply being aware of a few small things and making some minor changes to your daily routine can make a big impact when they're all added together.

Some of these easy solutions to decreasing your carbon emissions might even end up saving you some money along the way. Wouldn't it be nice to reduce your electricity and water bills by a few bucks every month? You might even be able to squeeze a few more miles out of a full tank of gas. I know that has to be an incentive.

10 Simple Changes you can make to Reduce your Daily Carbon Emissions:

1. Unplug your Electronics. Get a power strip and plug your computer, TV, DVD player, stereo, VCR, PS2 and other electronic devices into it. Then, when you're not using those machines, flip the switch off. Completely shutting these devices off will conserve approximately 500 pounds of CO2 a year.
   
   You can also save energy by unplugging your cell phone and mp3 player once they're completely charged (don't leave them plugged in overnight if you can help it).
   
   Note: If you have a DVR or TiVo, keep that plugged in so your shows will still record. Your TV doesn't have to be plugged in for your DVR to record all your favorite shows!
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Author: Liz Smith