Four Rs

Reduce

• Buy items with longer lives, such as compact fluorescent bulbs
• Install new, Energy-star appliances
• Insulate doors, window, crawlspaces, and attics
• Purchase a programmable thermostat and set it to lower the heat and air conditioning overnight
• Replace faucets, toilets, and shower heads with low-flow ones

Reuse

• Avoid disposable items
• Bring your own travel coffee mug to your favorite coffee shop
• Buy used goods, books and clothing that can be found a number of places
• Donate unwanted electronics to daycare, schools, and shelters
• Use old toothbrushes and socks for cleaning

Recycle

• Find a recycling center near you
• Recycle aluminum, steel, newspaper, glass, and plastics
• Use rechargeable batteries

Renew

• Plant new trees to help reforest the land
• Use renewable energy when possible