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VALLEN ELLIS

Greenbusters

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VALLEN's actions

Transportation

Drive speed limit

I will drive the speed limit to increase my fuel economy by 7% –14% .

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Home

Conserve hot water

I will conserve hot water when cleaning, bathing, and doing the laundry.

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Use water efficiently

I will use water efficiently and install low-flow water fixtures to conserve the significant energy it takes to manage our water system.

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Only run a full dishwasher

I will make it a habit to only run a full dishwasher to save water and energy.

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Food

Reduce Food Waste

The average American wastes over $400 and tons of energy on uneaten food per year, I will save that money and reduce the amount of food I waste by effectively meal planning, not overordering, and composting or donating leftover food.

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Food

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food or learning how to.

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Roll windows down instead of A/C

I will use the natural cooling of putting my windows down when in the car instead of the air conditioning.

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Turn off the lights

I will make it a habit to always turn off the lights when I leave a room.

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Food

Eat Local

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

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Home

Keep A/C and furnace filters clean

I will use clean A/C and furnace filters in my home to ensure they run as efficiently as possible.

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Home

Reduce idle load

I will reduce the idle electricity load used by "vampire devices," especially when I'm not using my devices, saving an average of $70 and nearly a half ton of carbon emissions per year.

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Minimize idling in your car

I will minimize the amount of time spent idling in my car to avoid wasting fuel.

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Combine errands

I will combine errands and avoid multiple trips to increase my own time efficiency and to minimize my vehicle emissions.

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