Seattle Green Projects

Earth Day, Every Day, is Good for Ecology and Community!

Did you know that by thinking about yourself first, and the money you could save, that you could also be doing good for the environment?

1. Replacing 4 frequently used light bulbs with a compact fluorescent bulb would save you $80.00 per year and the environment 400 lbs. of carbon dioxide (CO2).
2. Keeping the tires on your vehicle adequately inflated by check them monthly would save you $840 per year and the environment 250 lbs. of carbon dioxide (CO2).
3. Checking and maintaining adequately your vehicle's air filter monthly would save you $130 per year and the environment 800 lbs. of carbon dioxide (CO2).
4. Operating your dishwasher each and every time with only full loads would save you $40 per year and the environment 200 lbs. of carbon dioxide (CO2).
5. Adjusting your thermostat down two degrees in winter and up two degrees in the summer would save you $98 per year and the environment 2000 lbs. of carbon dioxide (CO2).