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7 Easy Steps to Living More Sustainably

#1 Program Your Thermostat
Waste Less Heating and Cooling  Program your thermostat, use fans, open and close windows and window treatment intentionally, stop conditioning an empty house.

#2 Choose Green Power 
It's easy to switch to renewable energy.  Check out the Energy Co-Op, Community Energy and Green Mountain - three providers that invest locally.

#3 Eat Less Meat 
Try Meatless Mondays or VB6 (vegan before 6:00 pm).

#4 Drive Less 
Consider all the alternatives - train, bus, bike, walk, carpool.

#5 Use LED Lighting 
Now there's no excuse for using incandescents.  Inexpensive LEDs are available for all sizes and styles.  

#6 Control Your Stormwater 
Watch what you send into our streams.

#7 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 
Take advantage of the shared economy.  Avoid styrofoam and clamshells.
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