Beat the Traffic
Save 1,860 lbs of carbon
Fact: Driving on congested roads in stop-n-start traffic can use up to 15% more gasoline and emit more carbon!
Act: Save your gas by using less congested routes and driving during off-peak hours. Visit 511.org to link your smart phone to web-based traffic congestion reports and alternate route suggestions.
Note: Complete the action above, then download, print and fill out a coupon. Have your child turn in the completed coupon at school.
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Full Loads Dishwasher
Wait to run your dishwasher until it's full and save energy and water
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