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You May Re-Use Tea Leaves

Submitted by Mr_Tip_a_Day on Fri, 10/22/2010 - 12:17

If you buy loose tea, you may certainly re-use the tea leaves. In fact, re-using tea leaves makes expensive teas an economical alternative to coffee, juices, and other beverages.

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Renting Movies

Submitted by Mr_Tip_a_Day on Thu, 10/14/2010 - 12:14

Instead of driving around and renting a movie on a physical disc, you can find legit companies online that allow videos to be rented by streaming them over the internet.

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Lower Your Water Temperature and Save

Submitted by Mr_Tip_a_Day on Tue, 10/05/2010 - 22:56

Reduce your water heating energy consumption (and costs) by simply lowering the thermostat setting on your water heater. Every 10 degree's Fahrenheit you reduce in water temperature, can save between 3% and 5% in energy consumption.

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Set Your Thermostat

Submitted by Mr_Tip_a_Day on Sat, 09/25/2010 - 11:52

Make sure you have a programmable thermostat that is compatible with your heating and cooling system. Set it comfortably low in the winter and comfortably high in the summer.

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What's Better Than Saving Money?

Submitted by Mr_Tip_a_Day on Fri, 09/24/2010 - 00:28

Being environmentally friendly. Because being environmentally friendly saves you money AND the planet.

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Wash Your Clothing in Cold Water

Submitted by Mr_Tip_a_Day on Tue, 09/21/2010 - 17:39

This reduces your hot water usage and cold water is also better for your clothing. Contrary to popular belief, hot water isn't the primary ingredient to kill the germs, it's the detergent.

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Building a Bare Bones PC

Submitted by Mr_Tip_a_Day on Sun, 09/19/2010 - 00:24

This is the most eco friendly way to have a computer, since you only upgrade what you need. Power supplies that are at least 80% energy efficient is also a must.

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Build a Terrarium (Fun Eco Project)

Submitted by Mr_Tip_a_Day on Fri, 09/17/2010 - 23:44

If your looking for a fun, yet challenging eco project for your students or yourself, try building a terrarium (a self sustained eco system).

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Black or Dark Computer Screen Colors Don't Save Energy

Submitted by Mr_Tip_a_Day on Fri, 09/17/2010 - 23:12

If you're using an LCD or LED monitor, you won't save any energy. But if you're using an old CRT, then using a black or dark screen color would reduce energy usage.

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Make The Switch To Powdered Laundry Detergent

Submitted by Mr_Tip_a_Day on Wed, 09/15/2010 - 16:36

Liquid laundry detergent is about 80% water and water is a very valuable yet non renewable resource. Unnecessary transportation of water also wastes a lot energy.