Highland Hills Neighborhood Association

5 Tips to Help Save the Environment!

May 18, 2005

1. By eating fish that are caught in an environmentally responsible manner, you can help keep the marine ecosystem healthy, without compromising freshness and taste. Find out which fish are best and worst to choose.
2. When you're next in the market for a car, choose the one in your class with the highest fuel efficiency rating. You'll save money each time you fill up.
3. Check your tires once a month, since properly inflating your tires improves gas mileage. According to DOE, underinflated tires waste more than two million gallons of gasoline a day. And they're also a safety hazard.
4. Using fluorescent lights can be a major factor in cutting greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a new compact fluorescent bulb uses 75% less energy than a standard incandescent and lasts about 10 times as long.
5. You prevent waste and save money whenever you reduce your purchases of disposable and overpackaged items or reuse more of what you already have. It's easy!