I hang my laundry outside when it is sunny, and have just added more insulation in my attic.
Last year I replaced an old furnace.
2006-09-22 08:49:13 · 9 answers · asked by ritabird1 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
We bought a toaster oven,only using our large oven when necessary. We replaced our heat system with a more energy efficient one. we stopped watering our lawn. We sleep in a cool bedroom using more blankets,Plus we turn our heat down at night.We stopped using outdoor lights. We replaced our refrigerator. I car pool when ever possible. We buy used clothing and household furnishings as much as possible. We barter as much as possible. Looking for more ideas. This was a great thought provoking question!!
2006-09-22 09:40:03 · answer #1 · answered by thirsty mind 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have installed a more energy efficient furnace. I use lightbulbs that run on less wattage. I turn lights off when not needed. I put some extra insulation in part of my house.
2006-09-22 15:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by Ralph 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was raised with conservation in mind..and I lived in Germany where recycling is the LAW! Americans have enjoyed cheap fuel and utility prices for far too long...when are we going to wake up? P.S.- I don't drive a hybrid- but I do drive a 4 cylinder car that gets great fuel economy!
2006-09-22 15:54:16 · answer #3 · answered by TJD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recycle like crazy, and buy products made of recycled materials.
I ride my bike (some of the time--I live in San Francisco).
Lights on only in the room I'm in.
Consolidate errands so I don't do a lot of unnecessary driving.
Insulated my windows.
Wear a sweater instead of cranking up the heat.
2006-09-22 15:52:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope. I have not. But on a side note, recycling actually uses quite a bit more energy than not. It just helps to limit the size of land fills. So it is bad for energy prices but goot for the environment.
2006-09-22 15:52:44 · answer #5 · answered by bretttwarwick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an "on demand" water heater and I keep my thermostat at 75 in the summer, 65 in the winter.
2006-09-22 15:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by DontPanic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recycle
I turn off all room lights when I'm not using them
We have 2 iceboxes, and I unplugged one and just use it to store food.
2006-09-22 15:52:41 · answer #7 · answered by papyrusbtl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I recycle. Pick up street trash.
2006-09-22 15:54:25 · answer #8 · answered by Rainbow Brite 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I recycle cans, newpapers, bottles, etc
2006-09-22 15:50:08 · answer #9 · answered by Sydney 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋