Lower Water Heater
Save 550 lbs of carbon
Fact: Hot water heaters work 24/7 to maintain large tanks of water at 130-140°. Lower the heat to lower your energy bill.
Act: Turn down your hot water heater to 120° or to "low" setting. Water will still be plenty hot.
Note: Complete the action above, then download, print and fill out a coupon. Have your child turn in the completed coupon at school.
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Cloth in the Kitchen
Paper towels and napkins can never be recycled.
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- 210,230 Total Actions
- 144,994,002 lbs Carbon Saved
- 374 Total Schools
- 91,322 Total Students
