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Tip 12: Global Warming Starts at Home

Healthy Child
Sunday, October 08, 2006

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Did you know that 21% of all the carbon dioxide pollution in the U.S. comes from energy used in homes? 

So you’ll be glad to know there are simple things you can do to make a difference.

  • Unplug your cell phone and iPod chargers – they draw current even when they aren't in use
  • Recycle your 2nd fridge - a rarely used fridge in the garage is an energy monster, and if you need two, make sure they are both Energy Star fridges
  • Use CFLs – replace 5 regular light bulbs with compact florescent light bulbs

And best of all you can make a difference in fighting climate change by supporting Healthy Child.  Visit TerraPass and then go to the “Home” tab to calculate your house’s carbon impact and balance it out with a Home TerraPass.  10% of your purchase will go to Healthy Child.

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