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15 Ways to Make a Positive Environmental Impact

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Use recycled toilet pape r. By switching to recycled toilet paper you can help save 1 million trees a year and 1.35 Use your dishwasher. Running a fully loaded dishwasher is way more energy efficient than hand washing. If you want to get really frugal, you can make your own dishwasher detergent too. Use LED bulbs.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

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Reduce your dependence on fossil fuels by driving less and using public transport or walking; reduce your energy consumption by turning off lights to empty rooms and appliances at the wall; choose energy-efficient appliances and alternative power sources; change to CFL light bulbs. It’s easier to go out a buy a new one, right?

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10 Ways to Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Haven

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There are many simple ways to do this, like turning off the tap while brushing your teeth and only turning on the dishwasher when it has a full load. They’ll make sure that every bit of trash is disposed of properly and sent to proper recycling facilities. Water is a precious resource and we should do everything we can to conserve it.

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