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carbon footprint reduction tip #26

Posted on March 3 2010 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Carbon Footprint Reduction Tip

Going shopping for some sweaters to keep you warm this winter? Buy reused clothing- it’s always hip! Shoulder pads and sequins are still in, right?

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carbon footprint reduction tip #25

Posted on February 26 2010 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Carbon Footprint Reduction Tip

Want to reduce your carbon footprint while grocery shopping? Buy your groceries in bulk and save on packaging! You’ll save yourself a whack of change in the process.

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carbon reduction tip #24

Posted on February 22 2010 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Carbon Footprint Reduction Tip

Replacing paper towels with cloth napkins can save you several hundred dollars per year while reducing paper waste. Plus, it’s classy! Make every dinner feel like a five star affair!

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carbon reduction tip #23

Posted on February 19 2010 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Carbon Footprint Reduction Tip

Turn off your electric stovetop a few minutes before the allotted cooking time. Your pot and stove will finish cooking your food with the extra heat. I know last night’s dinner would have turned out a whole lot better if my wife had made use of that tip!

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carbon reduction tip #22

Posted on February 17 2010 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Carbon Footprint Reduction Tip

Donate, rather than throw out, your clothes, electronics and children’s toys. You’ll save these objects from going to the landfill, and find a brand new home for those Spiderman Underoos.

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carbon footprint reduction tip #21

Posted on February 11 2010 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Carbon Footprint Reduction Tip

Rather than idling your car, use a block heater to warm your car’s engine. Because we all know that idling is for blockheads!!!!!

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carbon reduction tip #20

Posted on February 8 2010 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Carbon Footprint Reduction Tip

Did you know that low flow showerheads can reduce hot water useage by 1/3? This saves money and the environment! And for extra savings? Shower with a friend!

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carbon footprint reduction tip #19

Posted on February 5 2010 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Carbon Footprint Reduction Tip

Brown bagging your lunch is so passé. All the cool kids are doing litterless lunches. I pack a cloth bag and use reusable tupperware. No fuss, no muss, no waste!”

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carbon footprint reduction tip #18

Posted on February 4 2010 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Carbon Footprint Reduction Tip

Did you know you can hang dry your clothes even in the winter? Move them inside to a rack on more humid days and for the last few hours. And trust me, you want to defrost your undies before you wear them!

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carbon footprint reduction tip #17

Posted on February 3 2010 by Carbon Countdown and filed in Carbon Footprint Reduction Tip

Thinking of purchasing a tool that you’ll use infrequently? How about something that you’ll only use once? Why not borrow or share tools with friends or neighbors? Quick note to my neighbor- yes, Marcelle, I’ll be returning your ladder soon!

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Peterborough’s One Thousand Acts of Green, an initiative brought to you by Peterborough Green-Up and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, is focusing on residents making everyday changes to their life to reduce their carbon footprint.
So list your pledge today and help Peterborough reach One Thousand Acts of Green!!