“You are so funny!”, “You know what’s not funny?”

:::”If we all switch to CFLs and LEDs, we’ll have the same effect as taking millions of cars off the road”:::

10 simple ways to unscrew the world!

for more info, unsrewamerica.org 

1. Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth.
2. Use lipstick and lipbalm without petroleum in it.
3. Avoid using all those plastic bottles for drinking water. Get a reusable thermos or jug, like Nalgene or Sigg.
4. Baking soda can do the work of many chemical products. Try it for carpet stains and dissolving dirt and grease.
5. Keep your car tires properly inflated. You’ll get better gas mileage.
6. Unplug cellphone charger while not in use. Other appliances too!
7. After you’ve replaced the incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) and light emission diodes (LED), get your friends to as well.
8. Use less hot water. Shower like you mean it!
9. Do you really need to print out all those?
10. Try to rent a hybrid when on vacation or business travel.

CFLs uses 80% less energy than regular bulbs, but it cant be thrown away because it has mercury, just like the long fluorescent light.