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Manufacturing clothes requires a large water input, which is why it’s important to buy pieces that will last. A single cotton t-shirt uses 1030 gallons and a pair of jeans requires 2110 gallons.

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Sometimes the simplest solutions can have the biggest impacts! Don’t let the water run when you brush your teeth or shave, only run the dishwasher when it is full, and take shorter showers!

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Did you know? Your smartphone needed 3,190 gallons of water to be made. Consider rethinking if it's really necessary to upgrade!

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🌎❗️ Be Green with your dollar! Choosing environmentally-friendly products is one of the simplest ways to support the environment. For example, look for products that are certified by EnergyStar or WaterSense.

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Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, Governor of Wisconsin from 1958-1962 and a U.S. Senator from 1963-1981.

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It’s April and it’s time to reduce your footprint! 👣 Leading up to Earth Day we’re going to share some tips to reduce your environmental impact. Look out for the 🌎❗️ to find a tip!

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Earth Hour is coming up! Earth Hour is an international grassroots movement where people across the globe turn off the lights and speak up for change. This year’s Earth Hour is on March 26th from 8:30pm to 9:30pm.

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Happy World Water Day! Do you know how much water you are actually using? There are hidden water costs behind all of the items we use daily- the amount of water that it takes to bring us the good. For example, a cup of coffee actually requires 35 gallons to be made! ☕️

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Have you heard of the BioPreferred program? Run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it provides federal agencies with a list of products that have a percentage of their material from plants or other renewable agricultural sources.

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When filling up your car with gas, don’t top off your tank. Overfilling can cause spills that release toxic chemicals into the air.

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Try installing aerators on your faucets. This will reduce your water use by as much as 6%! Saving water and money. 🚰

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Did you know? The EPA currently works with 31 different industries to develop tools and resources for energy efficiency.

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When recycling, make sure you are clear on the rules of your city. Putting items in the recycle that cannot actually be recycled may result in all of your recycling being thrown out. ♻️

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Buying a car with good fuel economy can have huge benefits down the road 🛣 If you buy a 25MPG car instead of a 20MPG car, you’ll save $500 each year. If you buy a 50MPG car instead? You’ll save $1,600!

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Food waste is a big issue! Reducing waste means reducing methane from landfills, returning nutrients to the soil, and saving resources. 🥦🍅🍓

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Bathrooms are the largest user of water in the home, using more than 50% of all indoor water. This means bathroom appliances are a great place for water saving changes!

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Sealing and insulating ducts can improve your home’s heating and cooling by up to 20%, and sometimes by even more! Learn more at https://t.co/l5fYpeJ52Z.

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Remediation removes hazardous material from the environment. Green chemistry keeps hazardous materials out of the environment to begin with.

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One of the 12 principles of green chemistry is to minimize the potential for accidents including explosions, fires, and releases to the environment. Smart environmental choices are frequently linked to smart choices for human health.