Green Tips To Reduce energy, Save on bills, Reduce waste and improve environmental footprint * Replace all incandescent light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent or LED Light bulbs * Replace old appliances with new Energy STAR appliances * Unplug all electronic devices not in use to avoid unnecessary power usage * Use a space heater to warm a small space instead of the furnace for your whole house. * Change out conventional light switches for motion activated or dimming switches * Purchase an energy star refrigerator with a top mounted freezer to save 10-25% energy * Clean the lint filter in your dryer regularly to reduce energy consumption * Replace your gas or electric powered lawn mower with a manual one * Let your clothes or dishes air dry after washed instead of using a drying machine * Install a drain water heat recovery (DWHR) to reduce your water heating costs up to 40% * Use solar-powered, LED Christmas lights during special outdoors events decoration * Install your solar system or purchase your energy from a renewable energy supplier * Always, use non-toxic environmentally friendly cleaning products * Use a ‘green’ dry cleaner that doesn’t use chemical solvents like tetrachloroethylene * Use recycled paper for printing drafts and use a reusable bag when shopping * Don’t throw away your printer cartridges, it can be refilled up to 4 times * Purchase fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets * Set up a backyard composter to avoid sending compostable items to the landfill * Use EcoLogo certified products that are biodegradable with no phosphate or toxic chemicals * Use non-toxic building materials as traditional plywood and MDF contain urea formaldehyde |
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Caring For the Environment
 Factus environmental provides advisory, consulting, information resource and educational services in the areas of environmental assessment and sustainable energy planning. Factus is dedicated to protecting the environment through providing sustainable solutions for the energy and mining operations.
Pledging For Sustainability Economic
development generally requires
more energy to fuel production. However irresponsible and irrational energy use is also associated
with adverse environmental and socioeconomic effects. While energy security is paramount, we all must pledge to promote and develop sustainable energy technologies.
Saving Our Planet One of the most pressing challenges communities across the globe are facing right now and will continue to face throughout the 21st century if nothing is done relate to environmental pollution, locally and globally. Our dedication and advocacy to serve in the best
interest of communities and save the planet are at the center of our actions. -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- IN THE NEWS Earth's Climate is Warming (NASA) Temperature data from four international science institutions. All show rapid warming in the past few decades and that the last decade has been the warmest on record. Data sources: NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, NOAA National Climatic Data Center, Met Office Hadley Centre/Climatic Research Unit and the Japanese Meteorological Agency |
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