Save Gas
Save 720 lbs of carbon
Overview: Car engines are most fuel efficient at 55 mph or under. For every 1 mph driven over 55 mph, the average car loses 2% in fuel economy.
Drive 55 and make your gas last!
Instructions: Reduce the amount of fuel you use by 15% by driving 55 mph instead of 65mph.
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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- Compost Your Kitchen Waste
- Recycle More Paper
- Lights Out
- Cloth in the Kitchen
- Skip Single Serve
- Use the Power Strip
- Keep It Cool with Shades
- Wash Full Loads
- Control your Climate
- Become an Energy "Sealer"
- Green Your Windows
- Cut Your Trash in Half
- Layer Up, Layer Down
- Update Your Lights
- Cold Water Wash
- Less Packaging
- Power Down
- Vary the Menu
- Reduce Junk Mail
- Save Gas
- Replace Your Filter
- Reusable Bottle & Bag
- Lower Water Heater
- Lighten your Footprint to School
- Water-Wise in the Garden
- Shorter Showers
- Remember to Recycle
- Tire Pressure Check
- Don’t Be Idle
- Cut Kitchen Waste
- Local Organic Food
- No Waste Lunch
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Line Dry
Hang a clothesline outside or use a drying rack and forgo the electric dryer 2 loads a week and save 400 lbs.
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- 116,422 Total Actions
- 91,101,358 lbs Carbon Saved
- 249 Total Schools
- 50,355 Total Students
