Use Your Cell Phone to Text

A computer uses 30 times the electricity to send each e-mail.

Buy 100% Recycled Toilet Paper

Five million trees a year would be saved if every household bought 12-roll packs of recycled toilet paper.

Go Paperless

Do not print ATM receipts and sign up to receive bank statements online.

Start a Paper Recycling Program

Go to www.epa.gov/osw/students/school.pdf to find out how to start a program at school or work.

Reuse-a-Shoe

Nike’s program turns old shoes into running tracks, basketball and tennis courts. Go to www.Nikebiz.com to find a drop-off site near you.

Limit Water Usage

Turn off water when you brush your teeth and take shorter showers. Every minute of running water is equivalent to 5 to 10 gallons.

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