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10 Instant Steps to a Greener Home

Use these quick and easy tips to help turn your home into an eco-friendly environment.

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Limit the Lighting

Turn off all unnecessary lighting. When you leave a room, be sure to turn off the light (and other appliances).

Bonus: Install a motion sensor on lights, especially in places where you only pass through, such as stairways and halls.

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