| 1 | CONSERVATION TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON-
Recycle what you replace. If you get a new cell phone or computer, pass the old one on to someone who can use it. Some retailers, such as the big-box office-supply stores, participate in cell phone recycling programs to keep mercury, cadmium and lead out of landfills. |
| 2 | YOU CAN’T GROW CONCRETE
Avoid washing down paved areas.
Sweep driveway and sidewalks in garden cleanup.
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| 3 | ICE WATER, HOLD THE ICE-
Keep a container of water in the refrigerator rather than running tap water for a cool drink. |
| 4 | DON'T BE A DRIP....
Report broken pipes, open hydrants and excessive waste. Don’t be shy about pointing out leaks to your friends and family members, either. They may have tuned out the dripping sound a long time ago. |
| 5 | LANDSCAPING CONSERVATION– GARDENING
Use Mulch– Mulch acts as a blanket to keep in moisture, and helps prevent erosion, soil compression, and weeds. Mulch can be made from readily available wood chips or leaf mold. |
| 6 | ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Turn Down Your Water Heater
Hot water heaters are huge energy and dollar guzzlers. Lowering the temperature on yours from 140 to 120 degrees will reduce your water heating costs by 6 to 10%.
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| 7 | REDUCE YOUR BILL WHILE BRUSHING YOUR GRILL
While brushing your teeth, turn off the tap. Rinse using a cup for water; run the tap only to rinse the toothbrush |
| 8 | STOP PAPER WASTE– AND JUNK MAIL!
Cancel catalogs. Many of us have a steady flow of unwanted and unsolicited junk mail, catalogs, and magazines. Call 888-5-OPTOUT or get off the lists at NewDream.org. |
| 9 | THE LIGHT’S ON, BUT NOBODY’S HOME
Turn out the lights when you leave the room. |
| 10 | LET THERE BE (FLUORESCENT) LIGHT
Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs. |
| 11 | WATER AND ENERGY CONSERVATION– DOUBLE DUTY!
Only run the dishwasher or washing machine with a full load. |
| 12 | WASTE REDUCTION– LESS TRIPS TO TAKE THE GARBAGE OUT!
Replace paper towels with cloth napkins for the table, and rags for cleaning and sopping up spills. |
| 13 | PAPER, PLASTIC OR CANVAS?
Replace shopping bags ("plastic or paper?")... with canvas bags that you carry with you whenever you shop. |
| 14 | ENERGY CONSERVATION– AND ENERGY BILL REDUCTION!
Unplug unused power strips and chargers or plug them into a surge protector and flip that switch when your device has pulled enough juice. |
| 15 | SPARE THE AIR!
Do gardening and yard work gasoline-free by switching to electric-powered tools instead of gas-powered devices. |
| 16 | FOSSIL FUELS AREN’T COOL.
Carpool. |
| 17 | THE BLUE CAN IS FOR RECYCLABLES ONLY!
Recycle. |
| 18 | ENERGY SAVER- AND NOT BAD ON THE WALLET EITHER!
Wash and Rinse Clothes in Cold Water. |
| 19 | WATER WISDOM- EVERY DROP COUNTS!
Use Drip Irrigation for your flowers, trees and garden. |
| 20 | WATER CONSERVATION IS EASY. REALLY.
Install low-flow faucet and shower heads. |
| 21 | ENERGY SAVERS
Replace weather stripping and caulking when needed. |
| 22 | DON’T BE A WATER WASTER
Fix leaky toilets. |
| 23 | GOING GREEN IN THE GARDEN
Compost food scraps and yard waste in your backyard. |
| 24 | TRAVEL GREEN
Purchase carbon offsets for your trips.
http://www.cleanair-coolplanet.org/ConsumersGuidetoCarbonOffsets.pdf
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| 25 | BE COOL– FOLLOW THE RULES.
Comply with the City of Turlock’s watering schedule. |
| 26 | EFFICIENCY IS EVERYTHING.
Purchase Energy Efficient Appliances.
www.energystar.gov
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| 27 | KEEP IT WARM AND IT WILL RETURN THE FAVOR.
Insulate your water heater. |
| 28 | EARTHDAY, EVERYDAY!
Celebrate Earth Day!
http://ww2.earthday.net
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| 29 | CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY
Plant a tree. |
| 30 | SAVE A TREE!
Send out “E-vites” instead of paper invitations for parties.
http://www.evite.com/
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| 31 | IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY!
Attend the City of Turlock’s
“Healthy Earth = Healthy Families Festival”
and learn more about conservation efforts in Turlock!
Saturday, April 26th– Turlock Regional Sports Complex
4545 N. Kilroy Road, Turlock Ca 95380
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
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| 32 | THT SOLUTION = NO POLLUTION
Participate in the City of Turlock’s
STORM DRAIN STENCILING PROJECT
Call 209.668.5599 ext. 4474 for more info
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| 33 | H20- LESSEN THE FLOW.
Take shorter showers. |
| 34 | CLOSE THE LOOP
Buy recycled products. |
| 35 | HOW GREEN CAN YOU GO?
Sign up to receive the City of Turlock’s Go Green Newsletter or E-Tips in your email!
Call 209.668.5599 ext.4474 or send request to tcordell@turlock.ca.us
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| 36 | CAUSE IT’S JUST PLAIN TRASHY.
Don’t Litter. |
| 37 | THE PRICE OF GAS IS REASON ENOUGH…..
Consider a Hybrid for your next vehicle purchase.
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| 38 | CONSERVE WATER AND PREVENT CLOGS…..
Use a wastebasket for trash, not the toilet. |
| 39 | CONSIDER GOING PAPERLESS….
Switch to electronic billing and receive your bills via email, instead of your mailbox.
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| 40 | BE COOL…...
Replace or clean air conditioning filters AT LEAST once per year. |
| 41 | BETTER FOOD AND LESS GAS…..
Buy Local. |
| 42 | ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IS IMPORTANT….
Coordinate with neighbors to plant a community garden. |
| 43 | A COUPLE HUNDRED YEARS IN A LANDFILL IS A LONG TIME…...
Use a refillable bottle for your water container instead of purchasing (and disposing of) plastic water bottles. |
| 44 | CLEAN GREEN!
Use green cleaning methods and products
(www.epa.gov/epp/pubs/products/cleaner.htm)
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| 45 | SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY
Purchase a programmable thermostat for heating and cooling. |
| 46 | TAKE THE BUS– IT’S A BLAST!
Consider using public transportation. |
| 47 | REDUCE COSTS– REDUSE WASTE.
Pack waste-free lunches.
(http://www.wastefreelunches.org/)
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| 48 | ALL NATURAL– FOR YOUR HEALTH AND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Buy Organic.
(http://www.organicconsumers.org/organlink.cfm)
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| 49 | SAVE A TREE AND SAVE SPACE TOO!
Save documents on your computer or on a disk instead of in a print copy in your filing cabinet. |
| 50 | A FEW DEGREES CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN YOUR ENERGY SAVINGS AND YOUR WALLET!
In the summer raise your thermostat two degrees. In the winter lower your thermostat two degrees. You probably won’t notice the difference-at least until your utility bill arrives! |
| 51 | WATER CONSERVATION- EVERY DROP COUNTS!
Don’t Use running water to thaw food. Set frozen food out in the morning or use the defrost setting on the microwave instead.
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| 52 | GOING GREEN WITH THE CITY OF TURLOCK
Visit the City of Turlock’s new GO GREEN section of the City website!
WWW.CI.TURLOCK.CA.US/GOGREEN
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| 53 | HEALTHY FOR THE AIR AND HEALTHY FOR YOU!
Ride your bike or walk instead of driving your car to your destination. |
| 54 | SAVE THE AIR– AND SAVE SOME GAS.
Shut off your engine instead of idling. |
| 55 | BETTER GAS MILEAGE AND BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Keep your car well-tuned. |
| 56 | SUSTAINABLE SWIMMING = ECO-FRIENDLY ENJOYMENT.
Install a pool cover. |
| 57 | MAKE YOUR THUMB EVEN GREENER!
Select native, drought-resistant plants for your garden. |
| 58 | FLUSHING MEDICATION DOWN THE TOILET IS BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Do not flush unused pharmaceuticals down the toilet or drain.
(http://www.nodrugsdownthedrain.org/medications.html)
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| 59 | ENVIRO-MOW.
Grasscycle.
(http://www.ecomowers.com/Grasscycling_a/123.htm)
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| 60 | JOIN THE TEAM– TEAM GREEN!
Encourage your kids to become a member of the City of Turlock’s Team Green Kids Club! |
| 61 | THE GRASS IS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE
If you use a professional lawn care service, select a company that uses fertilizers sparingly and properly.
(For information on attending an URBAN PESTICIDE USER’S WORKSHOP on August 15th, call 209-883-8643 or 209-883-8644)
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| 62 | ONLY RAIN DOWN THE DRAIN
Never pour toxic household chemicals down the drain or on the ground.
Take them to a hazardous waste collection center.
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| 63 | GREEN CLEANING
Wash your car only when absolutely necessary and use a biologically
friendly soap sparingly, or even better– take it to an automated car wash where they use recycled water.
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| 64 | SCOOP THE POOP
Clean up after you pets to avoid pathogens from being washed into the
Storm drain.
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| 65 | A BRIGHT IDEA
Use natural lighting by opening curtains instead of turning on the lights on sunny days. |
| 66 | ‘CAUSE IT DOESN’T MAKE “CENTS”.
Make sure vents are not covered by furniture. |
| 67 | THE CITY OF TURLOCK OFFERS ASSISTANCE WITH SETTING YOUR SPRINKLER TIMER TOO!
Water early or late in the day. (To prevent water loss from evaporation, don't water your lawn during the hottest part of the day or when it is windy.) |
| 68 | DON’T TOSS IT IF IT’S TOXIC
Don’t throw old batteries in the trashcan.
Take them to a household hazardous waste collection facility.
http://www.stancounty.com/er/household-hazardous-waste.shtm
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| 69 | SUPER SAVER- PAPER TIME AND POSTAGE!
Pay your bills online. |
| 70 | SLOW THE FLOW
Avoid purchasing recreational water toys that necessitate a constant stream of water, such as slip and slides. |
| 71 | REDUCE, REUSE AND RE-CIRCULATE
Make sure your swimming pools, fountains, and ponds are equipped with re-circulating pumps. |
| 72 | SAVING FROM A RAINY DAY
Purchase or construct your own rainbarrel for gathering rainwater. |
| 73 | SOLAR SAVES IN ENERGY USE AND ELECTRICITY BILLS
Consider installing solar panels for generating electricity in your home. |
| 74 | GET INVOLVED!
Contact the City of Turlock Municipal Services Department to find out how you can participate in community events and programs. |
| 75 | LESS IS MORE…
Buy in bulk to reduce excess packaging. |
| 76 | OK, HERE’S AN EASY ONE….
Make sure your sprinkler is placed so it only waters the lawn, not the pavement. |
| 77 | TAKE A HIKE
Plan a trip to visit a nearby forest, fishery or any other eco-observatory to learn about and enjoy the environment in it’s natural state.
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| 78 | A LESSON IN GREENING
Talk to your teacher, or your child's teacher, about organizing a school garden on campus.
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| 79 | GREEN IS COOL
Organize a Green Club at school that plans on campus activities like recycling, composting, or other green projects.
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| 80 | SECURE SAFETY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Install motion-sensor lighting outside.
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| 81 | THE MORE YOU KNOW….
Ask your utility company for a free
home energy audit.
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| 82 | SAVE GAS, SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT
Keep your car’s tires properly inflated.
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| 83 | PRESERVE COLOR, PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT
Line dry your laundry whenever possible. |
| 84 | MINIMIZE ENERGY WASTE
Keep your refrigerator at 37°- 40° F and your freezer at 5°F. |
| 85 | SIZE COUNTS
When in the market for an appliance, make sure you buy what suits your needs. Items too large or too small waste electricity and your money. |
| 86 | DRIVE THRU
Avoid the drive thru. Instead of idling in line with your engine running for several minutes, save the gas by parking and going inside for your order. |
| 87 | BUY A LAPTOP
Even an oversize laptop runs more efficiently and takes less energy than a desktop. |
| 88 | BECOME BATTERY SMART
Stretch your battery use. A battery too drained to power a flashlight might be perfect to operate your TV remote. Before you pitch it - switch it! |
| 89 | REDUCE SPILLS AND TRASH
Replace cardboard coffee cups... with travel mugs that you carry with you in your car or tote bag. |
| 90 | REDUCE AND REUSE
Instead of using plastic food storage bags, opt for washable plastic containers for leftovers and lunches. |
| 91 | SEASON’S GREENINGS
Consider purchasing a high quality, artificial Christmas tree. |
| 92 | THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
Give rechargeable batteries to compliment gifts that are battery operated. |
| 93 | MAY YOUR SEASON BE BRIGHT (AND ENERGY EFFICIENT)
Set your indoor and outdoor light display timers to run during the 3-4 hours you’ll typically be awake in the evening. |
| 94 | BECAUSE IT ‘S SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST DECORATION
Recycle your Christmas Tree- call Turlock Scavenger for curbside pick-up information at (209) 668-7274. |
| 95 | IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE THAT COUNTS
Wrap gifts with reusable or recycled wrapping paper. The Sunday comics are a fun way to wrap. And forget the tag; sign your warm wishes right on the box. |
| 96 | TRY TURLOCK FIRST!
Do your Christmas shopping in Turlock and save on gas and air pollution. |
| 97 | HARVEST YOUR GREYWATER
This includes simple practices such as emptying the fish tank in the garden instead of the sink. In short, avoid putting water down the drain when you can use it for something else. |
| 98 | PEEL A DRAPE
Since most heat loss in your home occurs through and around the windows, draw your drapes, especially at night. During the day, leave north-facing windows uncovered in order to take advantage of the winter sun. |
| 99 | SPREAD THE HEAT
A well-positioned and slow-rotating fan can help ensure that heat from your radiator or heater doesn’t just drift up to your ceiling but spreads throughout your room, warming you toe to head. One great option is a heater fan, which sits atop woodstoves or gas room heaters and relies on a thermodynamic module to keep them running on heat alone. |
| 100 | FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Even if you don't compost, you can separate the green scraps from your holiday meal leftovers, from the rest and toss them in your leaf bin. And you're recycling your plastic bottles and aluminum cans, right? |
