Earth Day 2013

Today is Earth Day 2013. We have one day a year where we recognize our planet and the need to appreciate its beauty and take care of it. Hopefully this day's awareness will carry on with you throughout the year.

Google is celebrating today with an animated logo....

www.google.com

What can you do to help save the Earth?

What can you do in your home to save resources?

Here is a link to the official Earth Day website.

http://www.earthday.org/

Think of ways you can save the Earth around your home....

- Lighting: turn off the lights when you are not in the room. use energy efficient bulbs

- Washing clothes: not filling up your washing machine all the way saves energy. How about hanging up your clothes to dry?!

- Thermostat: check the settings. It is recommended to be most energy efficient you should set it for 68 in the winter and 78 in the summer. Be sure to get your HVAC system serviced once a year to be sure it is running properly.

Here are some more ways to save energy around your home.

http://www.emd.wa.gov/hazards/haz_simple_ways_to_save_energy.shtml

 

Happy Earth Day!!