10 Real-World Ways to Go Green
It's easy to help the environment (and your budget, in many cases) while enjoying a great vacation, having a fine meal or hanging out with the neighbors. Check out these 10 practical ideas.
9: Be a big fan--even in winter
Running ceiling fans in summer makes sense; it can cut air-conditioning costs by 40 percent. But running it in winter? St. Louis-based Emerson Electric Company recommends switching your fan to turn clockwise in cold weather to circulate warm air downward. This little effort can trim heating bills by 10 percent.
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