SIMPLE TIPS TO GO GREEN AND SAVE ENERGY IN YOUR

1、simple tips to go green and save energy in your facility energy the single, largest opportunity for energy conservation and reduction of costs for a facility is in reducing your lighting consumption install occupancy sensors, if possible, in rooms not fully occupied, such as conference rooms, break

2、rooms, classrooms, and restrooms. if budget allows, install in offices. if cost is a factor, launch an awareness campaign: post signs in restrooms, conference rooms “last one out, turn the lights off” turn off task lights when leaving your office or work station energy turn off pcs at night before y

3、ou leave unplug electrical equipment or appliances when not in use toasters, coffee makers, radios even if not turned on, they are consuming energy avoid using the automatic push-button door openers at building entrances, if not needed if you have a choice, use a revolving door helps conserve therma

4、l comfort when possible, use the stairs instead of the elevator for windows with blinds, turn the blinds convex side toward the glass to reduce the amount of heat gain into the space close blinds only enough to control glare in spaces that have daylight harvesting energy cut monthly bills by 30% by

5、replacing equipment and energy appliances with energy star products keep thermostat at 70 degrees or lower in cold weather and 76 degrees or higher in warm weather get out of the car one day a week resolve to spare the air. check your companys telework policy, carpool, use public transportation or b

6、icycle. combine trips when running errands other green ideas make your facility a toxic free environment. paints, solvents and other chemicals should be disposed of properly and safely, not flushed down the toilet or poured down the drain. baking soda and vinegar substitutes as a great all-purpose c

7、leaner. other non-toxic cleaners are found in many stores. cut down on pesticides and fertilizers in your garden and youll limit what gets washed into rivers, bays and oceans start a compost pile to feed your garden. convert grass clippings and vegetable peelings and even coffee grinds into natures

8、fertilizers for your garden. dont have a garden? take your donations to municipal compost piles that provide soil for local parks. some counties offer discounted rates for home composters or make one yourself. do it yourself composting did you know that compost can. suppress plant diseases and pests

9、. reduce or eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. promote higher yields of agricultural crops. facilitate reforestation, wetlands restoration, and habitat revitalization efforts by amending contaminated, compacted, and marginal soils. cost-effectively remediate soils contaminated by hazardous

10、 waste. remove solids, oil, grease, and heavy metals from stormwater runoff. capture and destroy 99.6 percent of industrial volatile organic chemicals (vocs) in contaminated air. provide cost savings of at least 50 percent over conventional soil, water, and air pollution remediation technologies, wh

11、ere applicable. other green ideas check online for a wealth of other info: companies like lowes offer a wealth of information on weekend projects for winterizing your home and other ideas for energy efficient products that are inexpensive to implement but have big pay offs in terms of utility bills

12、/watersense in general for other energy savings ideas (look under member resources/sustainability) recycling if you dont already have one, start a recycling program in your facility. look for recycling opportunities just finished drinking a bottle of water?

13、 instead of throwing it in the trash, look for the nearest recycling bin, or hold onto to it until you find a recycling bin or until you get home to your own recycling container. ask for recycling by name if your local gas station or convenience store doesnt have a recycling bin, ask for one. if you

14、 ask for recycling opportunities, youll get them. ask your local caf if they will help reduce the use of styrofoam by offering incentives for people to bring their own dishes and utensils. recycling buy products made from recycled materials. resolve to buy “green” by purchasing at least one recycled

15、-content product on a regular basis, such as paper towels or computer paper. reduce and re-use help to lesson the amount of waste by buying items that use little or no packaging, by buying in bulk, which reduces unnecessary and excessive packaging. also, find ways to re-use items over and over again

16、, such as refilling a water bottle. consider adding a water filter to your tap rather than purchasing bottled water. go local when purchasing for your facility, look for products produced locally or regionally (within 500 miles of your work place). transportation costs and the environmental impact o

17、n ozone depletion and global warming will be reduced. resolve to improve your hometown environment. sign up for a local clean-up day, tree-planting effort or community garden. plant your own garden. dont have room? start a container garden on your patio and grow your own herbs for cooking. go local

18、enjoy the great outdoors visit a local, state or national park. get to know some of the parks in your area and beyond. ask about volunteer opportunities. engage your whole family in a fun, healthy, bonding experience. join the healthiest nation alliance as an individual or as a company unions/labor

19、the united states is a healthiest nation in a healthier world means ways ends cultural change outreach health in legislation at all levels public and private health interventions social networking business public figures youth movements civic/social groups state and local government asthonaccho cdc/

20、other feds philanthropic/ foundations academia faith-based orgs hna media/entertainment private legislators people non-profits health in all polices at all levels policy communications & marketing targeted interventions community health index individual action programmatics social networking hna par

21、tnerships ngos public health (go/ngo) advocacy orgs healthcar e education research alliance for a healthiest nation one new years resolution could improve your life in many ways: “i will walk 50 miles a month.” just half an hour of walking each day at a brisk pace will get you there. here are seven

22、things you will accomplish within a matter of months. betsytowner aarp bulletin walking 50 miles a month (30 minutes a day) can: get fit: increase aerobic capacity 19% physical function 25% risk of disability 41% save on annual medical bills: normal weight retiree - $3300 overweight retiree - $2500

23、entire country - $1.4 trillion improve cardiovascular health: lower heart disease risk 32% lower stroke risk 33% lower type 2 diabetes risk 71% one new years resolution could improve your life in many ways: “i will walk 50 miles a month.” just half an hour of walking each day at a brisk pace will ge

24、t you there. here are seven things you will accomplish within a matter of months. betsytowner aarp bulletin walking 50 miles a month (30 minutes a day) can: fight cancer: lower risk, breast cancer 18% lower risk, colon cancer 31% lower risk all forms 33% higher survival rate lose weight: each walk 1

25、50 calories monthly 1.3 pounds annually 15.6 pounds accelerate recovery: depression reduction of symptoms 47% skin wounds shorten healing by 10 days battle degenerative disease: lower risk, alzheimers 40% lower risk, arthritis 46% lower risk, osteoporosis 0% loss of bone density water efficient land

26、scapes enjoy the great outdoors water efficient landscapes reduce heat island effect filter air and water reduce runoff & permit infiltration into soil serve as erosion control help with fire prevention reduce nuisance pests add to physical & mental health provide for entertainment and community pri

27、de water efficient landscapes georgia residents must complete the outdoor water use registration program to irrigate newly installed landscapes visit the website at: www.conservewaterg pay $4.95 fee, take the quiz & download your certificate water efficient landscapes know how much water your plants

28、 need - dont overwater put the “right” plants in the “right” places use native or adapted plants - perennials for shade & sun - annuals for summer use mulch create a compost heap for natural soil fertilizer collect & reuse rainwater for irrigation use hand-held hose with water nozzle, watering can o

29、r drip irrigation hoses instead of spray heads water efficient landscapes use nozzle or drip system water efficient landscapes not rotary or spray heads water efficient landscapes irrigate with harvested rainwater or a/c condensate characteristics: nectar source drought tolerant 18 - 36 inches tall

30、location: partial shade full sun if moist plant spacing: 10 - 12 inch centers care and feeding: moderate fertility, deer tolerant bloom period: june august culture concerns: spreads quickly mildew perennial - bee balm monarda didyma perennial - fragrant solomons seals characteristics: nectar source

31、20 - 24 inches tall location: full shade plant spacing: 12 inch centers care and feeding: moderate fertility deer tolerant bloom period: june august culture concerns: scalds in full sun polygonatum odoratum variegata perennial - lenten rose helleborus orientalis characteristics: height 15-18” spread

32、 24”+ clumping location: full shade bloom period: winter/spring blooms perennial - cast iron plant aspidistra elatior characteristics: height 2-3 spread 2-3 location: full shade bloom period: tough plant no blooms characteristics: nectar source drought tolerant 18 - 30 inches tall location: full sun plant spacing: 8 - 10 inches care and f