Winter Sustainability

Don't let winter's cold weather kick your sustainable habits to the curb. Use the following sustainable practices, so you can remain conservation-friendly throughout the winter:

• Reuse or recycle paper and plastic shopping bags from the holiday season.
• If you’re shopping for new appliances, purchase ones with the Energy Star label.
• Fix any air duct leaks to make sure the warm air flows smoothly throughout the home.
• Decrease the chance of vehicle damage by making it winter-ready—check your tires and filter and fluid levels.
• Carbon monoxide is deadly—if using a generator, then place it far away from doors, windows, and vents.
• Compost leftover ashes from your wood-burning fireplace rather than throwing them in the trash.
• Avoid using disposable batteries, which can become hazardous waste, and use rechargeable ones instead.

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