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   Tips for a Greener, More Energy Efficient Christmas
Consider REDUCING your holiday purchases:  You’ll save energy expended while shopping and every item you DON’T purchase means less energy going into the production, packaging and shipping of that item.  
Buy REUSEABLE rechargeable batteries:  Over 40% of battery sales are made during the holidays according to the California Energy Commission.  Using & reusing rechargeable batteries will reduce your trips to the store to buy batteries, and reduce the energy that goes into mining the metals, manufacturing the batteries, and shipping. 
Buy LOCAL:  As you are making holiday purchases, consider buying locally produced items (less energy for transportation); gifts such as movie tickets, restaurant certificates, a spa treatment; or other  “consumable” items like soap, food, & candles.  If your gift includes excessive packaging, or the product can not be easily recycled at the end of its life, you might want to consider something else.    
Use RECYCLED gift wrap:  When using gift-wrap, buy recycled papers, which use 60 percent less energy to produce than virgin paper (and generates 95% less air pollution) according to Earth911.com.  Or get creative and make your own gift wrap using paper, ribbons and other items you have on hand.  And be sure to recycle and/or reuse the paper, gift bags and ribbons on the gifts that you receive.
Use LED Christmas Lights:  LED Christmas lights are now widely available and reduce energy consumption by 80-90%. Be sure to turn your indoor or outdoor decorative lights off overnight. 6:00 - 10:00 PM are the prime visibility hours.
Set the THERMOSTAT lower during your holiday gatherings:  With extra warm bodies, you can set the thermostat lower and stay just as cozy.  EPA recommends no higher than 68 degrees for the most economical and comfortable thermostat setting.
COOK EFFICIENTLY:  Resist the temptation to open the oven door and peek at your baked goods, which can reduce the oven temperature by up to 25 degrees.  Consider baking several items at one time, and use the right size pan for your stovetop burner, which will also reduce energy waste by as much as 40%. 
There’s NO PLACE LIKE HOME for the Holidays:  A round trip flight from New York to Los Angeles produces 1,436 lbs of CO2 according to Terra Pass (this is about 6%-8% of typical, annual household energy use).  If you can stay home, you’ll save energy.        
BE MERRY:  You’re likely to expend more energy when you’re stressed out or upset than when you are joyful and peaceful…and if you are spreading the cheer with holiday cards, think about using cards made from recycled paper or E-cards instead.    

Edited by gretchenKO - 09 Dec 2008 at 9:58am

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	Tips for a Greener, More Energy Efficient Christmas Consider REDUCING your holiday purchases: You’ll save energy expended while shopping and every item you DON’T purchase means less energy going into the production, packaging and shipping of that item. Buy REUSEABLE rechargeable batteries: Over 40% of battery sales are made during the holidays according to the California Energy Commission. Using & reusing rechargeable batteries will reduce your trips to the store to buy batteries, and reduce the energy that goes into mining the metals, manufacturing the batteries, and shipping. Buy LOCAL: As you are making holiday purchases, consider buying locally produced items (less energy for transportation); gifts such as movie tickets, restaurant certificates, a spa treatment; or other “consumable” items like soap, food, & candles. If your gift includes excessive packaging, or the product can not be easily recycled at the end of its life, you might want to consider something else. Use RECYCLED gift wrap: When using gift-wrap, buy recycled papers, which use 60 percent less energy to produce than virgin paper (and generates 95% less air pollution) according to Earth911.com. Or get creative and make your own gift wrap using paper, ribbons and other items you have on hand. And be sure to recycle and/or reuse the paper, gift bags and ribbons on the gifts that you receive. Use LED Christmas Lights: LED Christmas lights are now widely available and reduce energy consumption by 80-90%. Be sure to turn your indoor or outdoor decorative lights off overnight. 6:00 - 10:00 PM are the prime visibility hours. Set the THERMOSTAT lower during your holiday gatherings: With extra warm bodies, you can set the thermostat lower and stay just as cozy. EPA recommends no higher than 68 degrees for the most economical and comfortable thermostat setting. COOK EFFICIENTLY: Resist the temptation to open the oven door and peek at your baked goods, which can reduce the oven temperature by up to 25 degrees. Consider baking several items at one time, and use the right size pan for your stovetop burner, which will also reduce energy waste by as much as 40%. There’s NO PLACE LIKE HOME for the Holidays: A round trip flight from New York to Los Angeles produces 1,436 lbs of CO2 according to Terra Pass (this is about 6%-8% of typical, annual household energy use). If you can stay home, you’ll save energy. BE MERRY: You’re likely to expend more energy when you’re stressed out or upset than when you are joyful and peaceful…and if you are spreading the cheer with holiday cards, think about using cards made from recycled paper or E-cards instead. Edited by gretchenKO - 09 Dec 2008 at 9:58am

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