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Jun
15
2007
15
2007
Have a container of water in your fridge for cool summer drinking
Filed in: Water Conservation- Letting the faucet run to get cold water is a big water waste. Keep a water jug or water bottle in the fridge will ensure you have cold water when needed.
- Water use doubles in Calgary in the summer putting extra pressure on our water treatment and wastewater treatment plants.
- For other tips on water conservation visit www.cleancalgary.org
May
14
2007
14
2007
Purchase chemical free cleaning products
Filed in: Products & Services, ShoppingBuy chemical-free cleaning products that are better for the environment, cheaper, and healthier for your home.
Apr
17
2007
17
2007
Purchase a rain barrel to harvest rain water from your roof
Filed in: Water Conservation, Yard & GardenConserve water by harvesting rain water from your roof.
Mar
19
2007
19
2007
Take at least one cloth bag with you every time you go shopping
Filed in: Shopping, Waste & RecyclingCanadians take home over 55 million plastic bags every WEEK.
Feb
27
2007
27
2007
Wash your clothes in cold water
Filed in: Energy, ShoppingSince 80-90% of the energy used in doing the wash is used to heat the water, you too may save both energy and money by switching your washing machine dial to cold and leaving it there!
Feb
15
2007
15
2007
Change at Least One Light Bulb to a Compact Fluorescent
Filed in: Energy, ShoppingSave energy and money by using compact fluorescent bulbs.