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Did you join the Earth Hour today?

livvy @livvy092002 (1033) • Philippines 27 Mar 10

I have looked forward to this day because we will celebrate the Earth Hour. It is an indication that we are already becoming aware or conscious of how to make our environment become healthy again, preservation of natural...

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environmentalism

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Do You Unplug Some of Your Electronics Before Going To Sleep?

elmiko @elmiko (6630) • United States 23 Jan 10

I found out a some years back that just leaving electronics plugged in waste power even if you don't have them turned on. Once I found out that was true I at least unplug some electronics every night before going to sleep. I don't...

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unpluging electronics

unpluging things

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Do you think conserving enery is a good think?

sunstar402 @sunstar402 (676) • India 2 Aug 09

Hi All, I was thinking how much are we benefiting from saving energy because I think the less we use is the more we are charge. I think when we use less energy the utility companies make less money and because most of them...

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Solar, Electric or Wind for Energy Needs?

dvmurphy @dvmurphy (326) • United States 19 Jan 09

The issue right now to get away from fossil fuels is creating new interest in solar, electric, wind and biofuels. Which energy source do you feel the United States is going to lean to in the future? I want to build a home in...

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electric energy

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Switched from an incandescent to energy saver but thinking of switching back !!!

ronnyb @ronnyb (6113) • Jamaica 12 Jan 09

I know there are countless reasons why I shouldn’t but this energy saver is killing my eyes. I had a 79 w incandescent before and it provided superb lighting but then I went and bought a 36 w 110/50 hz energy saver .The energy...

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What All Steps Have You Taken To Help the Environment?

elmiko @elmiko (6630) • United States 8 Nov 08

I turn off the lights more often,try to use less water,unplug things more, and use energy effiecient light bulbs. Do you do anything?

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Saving energy and money - what do you do?

kbjunior15 @kbjunior15 (1309) • United States 22 Jul 08

Every one is trying to save money by conserving energy these days. What type of things do you do? We have changed all of out light bulbs to the energy savers. We open our windows at night if the outside temp is going to be...

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Conserving water in a new conventional way..

raijin @raijin (10345) • Philippines 3 Aug 07

Malls here in the Philippines are now starting to use waterless urinals, mostly used in men's comfort rooms. I believe that this a good way to save water, as one urinal can conserve hundreds of liters of water a day. The urinal...

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water treatment

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Have you turned on the Air Conditioning Yet??

lpetges @lpetges (3036) • United States 3 Jun 07

we live in the midwest, and its been in the 80's. And im refusing to turn it on yet. it cost so much for the electricity. i am hoping to wait to the end of june! I probly won't make it, but the cost is so much! How many of you are...

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