Imagine if you went to the grocery store and asked for a ‘dozen’ eggs and you were given 11. A little further down the aisle you reached for a ‘dozen’ dinner rolls and you came away with 13. Don’t forget the ‘dozen’ rolls of toilet paper you bought; it has […]
Green Tips
The purchase and use of bottled water poses many problems for our environment, and for your pocketbook. You can make a difference by not purchasing bottled water, or at the very least purchasing less bottled water. How to Reduce Your Water Footprint is a website of Wheels for Wishes. Take […]
A plant-based diet has a lower carbon footprint than other diets. On September 27, the film “PlantPure Nation” is premiering in Rochester. We expect this film to bring about a quantum leap in the acceptance of a plant-based diet and its adoption by the mainstream, including health care providers and […]
Recycle your vehicle through a local nonprofit organization. Here are some local nonprofit organizations accepting vehicle donations: National Kidney Foundation—Kidney Cars Wheels for Wishes—Benefiting Make-A-Wish Western New York WXXI—Vehicle Donation Program
Buy energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbs for your most-used lights. Although they cost more initially, they save money in the long run because they use only 1/4 as much energy as ordinary incandescent bulbs, while lasting 8 to 12 times longer. And fluorescents put out an equivalent amount of bright, […]
When it comes to heating and cooling, smaller is better! Oversize your furnace and it will turn of and on a lot. These things run most efficiently when warm. I know it is counter-intuitive, but sizing them so they will run and run is most efficient, and is also most […]
Refrigerators account for about 20% of household electricity use. Use a thermometer to set your refrigerator temperature as close to 37 degrees, and your freezer temperature as close to 3 degrees as possible. Make sure that the energy-saver switch is turned on; also, check the gaskets around your fridge-freezer doors […]
When you decide to replace old appliances, be sure to choose the most energy-efficient new models available. Look for the “Energy Star” label, so that you may be assured that what you buy saves energy and prevents pollution. In addition, be careful to buy models of the right size for […]
Solar PV systems take energy from the sun and convert it into electricity. They produce no air pollution, hazardous waste or noise and require no transportable fuels. Benefits of installing a PV system: Has very little impact on the environment, making them one of the cleanest power-generating technologies available. Government […]
Cut your grass with a push mower instead of a gas mower The exercise is good for you. You won’t breathe the noxious exhaust fumes. You won’t have to pay for gas. The roller effect is good for the grass. And, instead of annoying your neighbors with that loud gas […]