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setting or set the temperature around 70 degrees.

6. Plant a tree in your yard. A tree is a great way to "go green" because you are helping your home with some shade from the sun. Shading from the sun will help your home stay cool in the summer months because it blocks the warm rays, allowing your air conditioner to work less.

7. Reuse what you have. Instead of throwing out that egg carton, use it to store jewelry or Christmas ornaments. This saves money and saves our landfills.

8. Join a group. There are many groups out there on the internet and one that is becoming popular is called freecycle. These groups are popping up in your community to give away things like books, furniture, and even appliances that aren't being used by the original owner. You may get what you need and save something from being put into a landfill.

9. Purchase products with less packaging. Certain manufacturers are now making products with less packaging like laundry detergent. If you purchase the smaller bottle, it will cut down on waste in our landfills.

10. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag) Next time you go food shopping, bring a bag from home. Some markets will even give you a discount for using your own which not only saves the environment, but your wallet too!

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