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Eco Options
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» Improve Your Home & the Environment

think-greenIn association with The Home Depot and their Eco Options ideas, we want to share with you these great articles that will help all of us understand the eco problems we face and what we can all do to help our environment & our homes!

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WATER CONSERVATION

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WATER CONSERVATION Water is a vital resource to our planet and the living things that inhabit it. With booming populations and ongoing drought conditions, our water resources are becoming taxed. Protecting and preserving the nation’s water supply is critical to our economy, environment, and human health.

You can help outside on lawns and gardens by using sprinkler timers and rain barrels.

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ENERGY EFFICIENT

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) consume up to 75% less energy and they last up to 10 times longer then incandescent bulbs. Incandescent bulbs operate at 350°F in order to produce light while CFLs operate at 90°F to produce light.

The lower operating temperature of CFLs mean they are much more efficient then incandescent bulbs.

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HEALTHY HOME

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HEALTHY HOME Contribute to a healthy lifestyle and indoor environment by reducing toxins present in the household. By reducing sources of contamination in and around your home, you help to create a healthy environment.

Environmentally preferred cleaners and all-natural garden products all help to reduce toxicity.

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CLEAN AIR

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CLEAN AIR Improve air quality and reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. This can include products such as no and low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) paints, tankless water heaters, air purifiers, and air filters. CO2 emissions are the largest contributor to global warming.

You can reduce these emissions by purchasing ENERGY STAR® qualified products.

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SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY

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SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY Trees affect our environment in many ways, including the amount of rainfall we receive as well as the quality of the water we drink and the air we breathe.

Since trees naturally absorb Carbon Dioxide (CO2), a leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions, trees naturally help clean the air.

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