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ReliablyGreen

  1. When you refresh your pet's water bowl – or refill a fishbowl or aquarium – use the old water to irrigate plants instead of dumping it... 11:00 AM Sep 16th, 2011 via HootSuite
  2. Designate a drinking cup for each family member. If everyone uses his or her own glass, you can wash them less often than after each use. 6:20 AM Sep 15th, 2011 via HootSuite
  3. Every little bit counts. Get an inexpensive white board to put up in the kitchen instead of leaving notes on paper. 8:15 AM Sep 14th, 2011 via HootSuite
  4. Making a move? National Geographic lists the top 10 green cities annually. Check out www.thegreenguide.com 12:40 PM Sep 13th, 2011 via HootSuite
  5. Sharpen lawnmower blades regularly. This helps grass grow more efficiently and results in less grass blade dehydration. 10:30 AM Sep 12th, 2011 via HootSuite
  6. Make the most of natural light. Position your mirrors in corners to broadcast light around the entire room. 11:15 AM Sep 11th, 2011 via HootSuite
  7. Upgrading your phone? Recycle it. The average lifespan for a cell phone is only 18 months, and currently, only 1% are recycled. 1:15 PM Sep 10th, 2011 via HootSuite
  8. Drain the tank. Draining a quart of water from the water heater tank prevents sediment buildup, which affects efficiency. 12:15 PM Sep 9th, 2011 via HootSuite
  9. Follow the speed limit. Driving 75 mph instead of 65 mph will lower your fuel economy by 10%, and increase tailpipe pollution in many... 10:15 AM Sep 8th, 2011 via HootSuite
  10. Stagger your work hours to avoid peak rush hours. You’ll spend less time sitting in traffic, consume less fuel, and cut down on stress. 11:01 AM Sep 7th, 2011 via HootSuite
  11. Follow us at @OUCreliableone to continue receiving tips and tricks for saving energy and water. OUC Reliably Green will be moving very soon! 1:15 PM Sep 6th, 2011 via web
  12. Make www.ouc.com/stormcenter your one-stop location for safety tips, outage map & important phone numbers. 6:05 AM Sep 6th, 2011 via HootSuite
  13. Alter your cooking techniques. Don't lay foil on racks. Foil obstructs the natural flow of heat. 7:25 AM Sep 5th, 2011 via HootSuite
  14. Reuse items in your kitchen. Pickle, jam and spaghetti sauce jars can be reused to store other foods in place of plastic containers. 6:25 AM Sep 4th, 2011 via HootSuite
  15. Go back-to-school and go green by reusing supplies such as partially filled notebooks or products made from recycled material. 10:25 AM Sep 3rd, 2011 via HootSuite
  16. This holiday weekend, stay local and cut down on carbon emissions while rediscovering the joys of your own community. 2:12 PM Sep 2nd, 2011 via HootSuite
  17. Adjust light level. Higher light settings use more energy, so save energy by using dimmer controls, high/low switches or three-way bulbs. 7:50 AM Aug 31st, 2011 via HootSuite
  18. Only a few more days until moving day for OUC Reliably Green. Continue following us @oucreliableone to keep receiving great tips! 11:52 AM Aug 30th, 2011 via web
  19. Those high-definition televisions are great, but keep in mind they use six times more energy than a regular TV. 6:35 AM Aug 30th, 2011 via HootSuite
  20. Consider installing awnings on south- and west-facing windows to shield them from the sun. 5:20 AM Aug 29th, 2011 via HootSuite