Green Facts & Tips

  • Manufacturing goods from recycled materials requires less energy than producing goods from virgin materials.
  • Did you know that glass can be recycled over and over again? Make sure to recycle your glass bottles!
  • Replace your old thermostat with a programmable one.  This will allow you to fine tune your heating and cooling cycles for when you are not at home.
  • Start using cloth tote bags for your grocery shopping. This will help keep a lot of plastic bags out of the landfills!
  • Attach aerators to your faucets. You’ll use less water, but the water pressure will remain nearly the same as before.
  • Turning your thermostat down 1 degree can save up to 10% on an annual heating bill.
  • Turn your computer to “Energy saving” mode to save money on electricity bills!
  • When less energy is needed, fewer fossil fuels are burned and less carbon dioxide is emitted into the atmosphere.
  • Recycling saves enough energy each year to provide heat and light for 400,000 Illinois homes.