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WAYS TO HELP AVOID CREATING GREENHOUSE GASES AROUND YOUR HOME
As an EcoBroker, I have a commitment to helping homeowners learn ways that they can make our larger home a healthier and safer place by helping them understand ways to make their own homes more energy efficient and have better indoor air quality while saving money. Here are some tips from a very good website with lots of practical ideas. The link to the site is at the bottom of the list.  Around the House
Don't use a leaf blower. Instead, get a broom and a shovel. Do it by hand. It will make your place look cleaner and you get a little bit of exercise. Your neighbors will thank you for the noise reduction, too! Buy local produce when you go to the grocery store rather than items trucked in from far away. Plant a tree. Well-placed landscaping cuts energy costs in summer and winter. Whilst alive, the tree will store carbon dioxide that would otherwise be in the atmosphere. Repaint your house with latex paint instead of oil. The paint releases significantly fewer harmful fumes while drying and smells a lot better. Make sure the dishwasher and washing machine are full before running them to save energy and money. Buy ... more

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