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The Evergrowing Tree, symbolizing to the
Iroquois the continuing life of their society and its dependence
on the forest and the land.
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- Buy the most fuel efficient car that
fits your needs. The additional energy wasted by switching from
the average car to an SUV is roughly equivalent to leaving the
refrigerator door open for 6 years.
- Compact fluorescent light bulbs use 4
times less energy and last 10 times as long as traditional light
bulbs. Replace your old light bulbs with new fluorescent bulbs.
- The average car produces over 70 pounds
of pollution each year. Bike or walk whenever possible.
- Set your thermostat higher in the summer
and lower in the winter. Even changing the thermostat by a few
degrees at night can reduce pollution and save money in heating
bills.
- Turn out lights whenever you leave a
room.
- Not all appliances are created equal.
Do your appliances use significantly less energy than mandated
by federal standards? Look for the Energy Star label when purchasing
new appliances.
- Keep your house weather-tight. Inspect
windows and doors for drafts, and check your attic insulation
to be sure it is adequate for your climate.
- The clothes dryer and water heater use
inordinate amounts of energy. Consider switching these appliances
to natural gas, where possible. Install a low flow showerhead,
and dry clothes on a clothesline when weather permits.
- Eat locally grown food, or grow your
own. You will save the gasoline needed to transport the food,
and enjoy more nutritious food.
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