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reduce the effects of the Gulf Coast oil spill. 

Stages suggest eco-friendly changes, because we can do something!

 
 
 
Avoid petroleum products.

Fossil fuels are hidden in many household products such as plastics, cleaners and even cosmetics. Double check each product you use and look for a petro-free alternative. See more...

Programmable thermostats.

According to the DEP "Heating and cooling account for about 56% of the energy use in a typical U.S. home, making it the largest energy expense". Reduce the amount of heat or air you pump into your home during the eight hours you're typically at work to save you up to 15% on your heating and cooling bills. Recommended settings are 68 in the winter and 78 in the summer. See more...

Convert to biofuel.

Biodiesel is a clean burning and increasingly available source of energy for any diesel engine. Conversion kits are available so diesel engines can run on vegetable grease that typically is considered waste. Both options are an inexpensive way to reduce pollution and our dependence on irreplaceable fossil fuels. See more...