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Here are some great tips sized up for Twitter– they come from GateHouse News Service and were posted Jul 20, 2009 @ 01:37 PM– originally published in the Patriot Ledger… go green and save some $ with the following tips:
Green$Tip:Unplug battery chargers–they’re using electricity as long as they’re plugged in, even if not connected to a cell phone or computer
Green$Tip:Unplug TVs, cable boxes and sound components. They are partially “on” even when switched “off.”
Green$Tip:Change the filter on the furnace blower often– dirty filter reduces air flow through the ducts, making the equipment work harder.
Green$Tip:Clean the air conditioner. A dirty outside coil has to be clean to function at maximum efficiency.
Green$Tip:Find organic mulch in your backyard: Grass clippings- Fall leaves or pine needles- Wood chips or sawdust- Straw or hay