Support Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28 by turning off your lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Earth Hour reduces electrical power and acts as a statement against global warming. Millions of homes, companies and organizations will turn off their lights to reduce energy and create awareness for sustainable living. This year, Earth Hour is using the campaign VOTE EARTH that asks people to vote yes for the Earth by turning off lights for one hour.
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Find out how your home impacts the environment—for better or for worse. The Impact Calculator will reveal your home’s carbon footprint. After evaluating your score, read the tips below to reduce your carbon footprint and creata more sustainable home.
CASL will use innovative environmental design and construction practices that will not deplete but contribute to the earth. The building will demonstrate that low-impact living is possible and act as a landmark to the University of Oregon’s pledge to the Climate Commitment.
Tips to reduce your home’s carbon footprint:
Toilet Maintenance
Worn hardware can lead to a leaky toilet that wastes several gallons per day. To identify if your toilet is working properly put some dark food coloring in your tank. If you notice color in the bowl within 15 minutes you’ve got a leak to fix. Go to your local home goods store and pick up a repair kit.
Reduce your current shower time by one minute
The average non-conserving shower head has a flow rate of 5 to 8 gallons per minute, according to Lighter Footstep. By reducing one minute from your daily shower you’ll easily conserve a thousand gallons of water a year. One sure tactic: Scare yourself out of the shower by hanging up a picture of Donald Trump.
Unplug unused appliances
Save the environment and your wallet by unplugging small appliances. Computers, televisions and game systems are all energy drainers, even when they are off. Use a power strip to efficiently switch off several appliances at once.
