1. By Ashley Leonard

2. Ways to reduce carbon emissions Buy organic (fair trade) and local Pay attention to packaging Ditch bottled water Energy proof your home Go native Window shop Use cold water

3. Energy Proof your home We're not talking major upgrades here... Make sure all of your windows close properly and that the attic in your home is properly insulated. This can save you big bucks on your energy bill. Also, keep your heating and cooling systems properly maintained, and switch to reusable filters when possible. Try switching from incandescent to compact florescent light bulbs. Compact florescent light bulbs use about 75 percent less energy than our normal light bulbs and last much longer. Compared to regular bulbs, the fluorescents are more expensive, but they will eventually pay for themselves due to lower energy costs.

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5. Work Cited http://sustainability.publicradio.org/consum ed/tips.htmlhttp://sustainability.publicradio.org/consum ed/tips.html