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Second Green Tip for February

Posted: February 20th, 2012 | Author: Clare Fountain | Filed under: Sustainability | No Comments »

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Turn appliances off at the wall when you’re not using them!



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First Green Tip for February

Posted: February 13th, 2012 | Author: Clare Fountain | Filed under: Sustainability | No Comments »

Avoid using clothes dryers. Use the clothesline instead, the sun’s heat is free!



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Second Green Tip for January

Posted: January 16th, 2012 | Author: Clare Fountain | Filed under: Sustainability | No Comments »

Use task lighting rather than whole-room lighting when a small amount of focused light is required.



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First Green Tip for January

Posted: January 8th, 2012 | Author: Clare Fountain | Filed under: Sustainability | No Comments »

Replace incandescent globes with fluorescent lighting or compact fluorescent lamps and use 80% less energy for lighting.



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Second Green Tip for December

Posted: December 19th, 2011 | Author: Clare Fountain | Filed under: Sustainability | No Comments »

Keep your showers to less than four minutes. Use a timer to keep track.



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First Green Tip for December

Posted: December 12th, 2011 | Author: Clare Fountain | Filed under: Sustainability | No Comments »

Ensure that hot water taps are in good repair, with no leaks or drips.



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Second Green Tip for November

Posted: November 21st, 2011 | Author: Clare Fountain | Filed under: Sustainability | No Comments »

Install water saving shower heads!



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First Green Tip for November

Posted: November 14th, 2011 | Author: Clare Fountain | Filed under: Sustainability | No Comments »

Use fans to provide cooling breezes! These generally cost less than one cent per hour to run.



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Second Green Tip for October

Posted: October 17th, 2011 | Author: Clare Fountain | Filed under: Sustainability | No Comments »

Set cooling thermostats between 25-27C. Each degree cooler can increase running costs by up to 10%.



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First Green Tip for October

Posted: October 10th, 2011 | Author: Clare Fountain | Filed under: Sustainability | No Comments »

Close blinds, curtains, windows and doors early on hot days to keep the heat out.



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