Maintain your central air conditioner by cleaning the outside compressor with a garden hose. (Be sure to shut off power at the fuse or breaker first). Keep plants at least one foot away from unit for adequate airflow.

Reflective window film can help reduce heat gain during the summer, and it will keep furniture and carpets from fading.

Set the water heater temperature at 120-degrees, about halfway between low and medium. This will help save energy and prevent scalding while keeping unhealthy bacteria from growing.

Plant during the spring or fall when the watering requirements are lower.

Divide your watering cycle into shorter periods to reduce runoff and allow for better absorption every time you water.

Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. Longer grass shades root systems and holds soil moisture better than a closely clipped lawn.

Replace an incandescent outdoor light or high-intensity floodlight with a high-pressure sodium fixture. The bulbs will last longer, use less energy, and handle temperature extremes better.

Install a low-flow showerhead. They're inexpensive, easy to install, and can save your family more than 500-gallons a week.

Don't buy recreational water toys that require a constant flow of water.

Use a hose nozzle and turn off the water while you wash your car and save more than 100-gallons.

Getting Greeneer "Greeting Cards'
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Getting Greener"Driving Slow"
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Getting Greener "Traveling"
Greener Travel!
Getting Greener "Digital Camera"
Take more pictures with less enviromental impact!

Green Stories
"Going Green" seems to be the hot phrase these days. We think it’s a good message. All year long we’re going to bring you stories about the simple things we can all do to make a difference. Check out these stories.
E cycling
Where Can I Donate or Recycle My Old Computer and Other Electronic Products?
Local Artist Goes Green
Monday, July 6, 2009 @5:00pm CST
Reported by: Shelli Briery
Scrimshaw is a unique art not common in this area. Scrimshanders create beautiful art by etching things like ivory, venison antlers and whale bones.
Saving Energy May Save Taxes
Monday, August 17, 2009 @4:57pm CST
Reported by: Heidi York

Federal and State legislatures have recently passed acts that enable a taxpayer to receive tax credits for installing particular types of energy efficient property into residences. Follow the link below for an overview of detailed information, including Energy Efficiency Standards set forth for each qualifying property. More information can be found at www.energystar.gov/taxcredits

Reported by: Shelli Briery
A walk through A.C. Steere Park and you'll probably notice plastic bins sitting by trash cans. It's an effort, started by a Broadmoor resident, to get park goers to recycle.

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You will be surprised at the number of common household items that are considered "Hazardous Waste" by the Environmental Protection Agency.  Click the link below to visit the EPA's site and read their list.
List of household waste.