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Do Just One Thing for March 22, 2009

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | March 22nd, 2009

3/22/09

Start a collection of electronic waste in your office today. Collect diskettes, CDs, zip disks, printer cartridges, orphaned cords and cables, and broken small computer accessories (e.g. digital cameras, handheld scanners). Box them up and send them to Green Disk. For a small fee, this company will recycle all the electronic waste in the box. Learn more at www.greendisk.com.

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Do Just One Thing for March 21, 2009

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | March 21st, 2009

3/21/09

If you can't change all your lightbulbs to energy-efficient, compact fluorescent bulbs, change the ones where the type of light being used isn't an issue. Replace bulbs in awkward places like basement stairways, laundry rooms or a pantry. Change an overhead fixture in a rarely used room. The super-white, bright light is too harsh for some, so when it doesn't really matter, go fluorescent.

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Do Just One Thing for March 20, 2009

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | March 20th, 2009

3/20/09

While it may be tempting to cover the racks of your oven with aluminum foil to keep spills to a minimum, don't. Foil reduces the heat flow and increases the cooking time, which uses more energy and raises your utilities bill.

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