Protecting The Environment
While improvements in automotive technology are helping clear the air, the following tips will help you protect the environment. These green driving tips are simple and easy to remember, and may even save you money.
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Conservation
Water
Saving Tips - Here's a list of 100 practical ways that you can save water
inside and outside of your home.
Energy-Saving Products - Products in more than 50 categories
are eligible for the ENERGY STAR. They use less energy, save money, and help
protect the environment.
Home Energy Audit Tool - This
do-it-yourself energy audit tool helps find the best ways to save energy in your
home.
Kids Stuff
Kids Be Green - Get the kids in the act. Kids Be Green is a
fun, interactive website that educates kids on the three Rs: Reduce, reuse and
recycle.
The Great
Green Web Game - This website tests your knowledge of how consumer choices
impact on air quality, water quality, natural habitats, and the sustainability
of our climate
Carbon Footprint Calculators
EPA: Emissions - This calculator helps you obtain an estimate
of your personal or your family's greenhouse gas emissions.
Carbonfund.org - Use this handy carbon calculator to see how
much CO
2 you're responsible for.
CoolDriver Campaign - You
can make your driving continuously climate neutral by buying renewable energy
offsets.
