Energy Conservation

Winter

• Installing winter tires will help increase movement efficiency and mileage, that way your vehicle is not working harder to push forward than it should.
• Park your car in the garage (if possible) so that it is cleaned off and easier to drive than if it was in the snow.
• Do not warm your vehicles up by turning on the heat and idling, as you waste gas and heighten the vehicle's emissions - simply driving right after turning on the ignition will warm the vehicle up just as well.
• Find alternate routes to your destination, as spending time in traffic not only wastes gas, but will likely force you to use more heat.
• When using the heat, try and regulate it throughout the vehicle and slowly turn it down over time or redirect it to the defogger (front and back) if needed.

Everyday

• Separate your recyclable and compost material from your garbage in order to reduce landfill waste.
• When shopping, use the least amount of plastic bags possible or use recyclable bags that can be used over again.
• Use products made of recycled (FSC) paper, or biodegradable materials.