Monthly Archives: February 2011
Aluminum Recycling Facts
Aluminum Recycling Facts
* Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for 3 hours-or the equivalent of a half a gallon of gasoline.
* There is no limit to the amount of times aluminum can be recycled.
* An aluminum can that is thrown away will still be … Read More
Posted on February 28th, 2011
Energy Efficient Rebates
Updating to an Energy Efficient Appliance is one of the easiest and most cost effective ways to save energy and lower your electric bill.
I have found a few websites that will help you out!
The Energy Savers website will show if your state has any appliance rebates available.
The … Read More
Posted on February 23rd, 2011
Consumer Energy Tax Credits
If you are getting your 2010 taxes ready don’t forget about any energy efficient upgrades you made last year.
Here are a few web sites that can be of help…….
http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=206875,00.html
Posted on February 21st, 2011
Water Conservation Facts and Tips
This link is to National Geographic’s website. It has some interesting facts and tips about water conservation.
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/water-conservation-tips
Posted on February 17th, 2011
What is your water footprint?
Here is a website that you can enter your household information to see what your water footprint is.
They also include tips on easy ways to reduce your water usage!
http://www.h2oconserve.org/home/php
Is the water you drink safe?
If you use Public Water Supplies
*Find out where your water comes from. Contact your water utility if you have questions about your water supply.
*Protect your water supply. Follow any water-use warnings. Dispose of pesticides, motor oil and other chemicals properly. Reduce your use of law and garden chemicals since … Read More
Posted on February 4th, 2011
How to prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Please take a moment to learn about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention at the following link from the Minnesota Department of Health’s website. http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/co/index.html
Posted on February 2nd, 2011
