The use and overuse of water is becoming a real concern around the world and you can do your bit.  
For a cheap and easy DIY project in the bathroom, replace your full flush toilet with a low-flow,  this can save as much as 70% of your water usage. Dual-flush cisterns are also great because they control the amount of water being used.  If you don't want to replace the cistern, there are gadgets that fit in the cistern and regulate the float or water level, reducing the flush volume for just a few dollars.  Also, check your water authority as some now offer rebates when water saving measures are used.

 

Charge up your batteries with Solar
For all the portable electronic gizmos in your life, think about feeding them green power with a solar charger. Some look like notebooks, cell phones, or are built into backpacks. Your MP3 player, laptop, PDA, cell phone, and camera can all be charged with solar, and you'll never find yourself searching for a plug.
Get your OWN Homemade juice
There's nothing quite like the feeling of making your own electricity from the sun, wind, or water. Installing an home alternative energy system is becoming more and more cost effective as technology improves. Photovoltaic, or solar electric, systems are the most common. Check with your local power utility about subsidy programs or other available programs.  Small, home-sized, wind turbines are a rapidly growing field.

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CAR ECOFRIENDLY TIPS that have been found effective

• Slow down your Take-off (acceleration) accelerate 0 to 60 mph in 15 seconds. Average improvement in fuel economy: 31%
• Drive the at the speed limit  Average savings:  12%
• Use cruise control on normal roads but not hilly areas. Average savings: 7%
• Shut down car if idling for more than 1 minute. Savings up to 14%
• Keep your tires inflated to recommended levels. Savings varied.
• Keep your tires properly aligned (check alignment every 5,000 miles)
• Purchase long-lasting, fuel-efficient Radial tires
• Turning off A/C and opening sunroof (but keep windows UP- windows down creates drag. Small savings, but vary by vehicle.
• Combine car usage/chores and consider your route.
• The heaviest car emissions occur during the first two miles that a car is driven as the engine warms up, so for short journeys - walk or bike & keep fit.
• If buying a car, avoid the real gas guzzlers ie. automatic transmissions, larger, more powerful engines, power steering, air conditioning, and 4-wheel drive.
• Keep up car maintenance, especially ignition timing, spark plugs and idle speed setting (a poorly tuned car can loose up to 20% fuel efficiency)
• Compare different brands of gasoline  - some may give you better mileage.
• If you own more than one vehicle, try to use the one with the best gas mileage.
• Drive the speed limit - you can save 15-20% by driving 65 instead of 75
• Avoid quick starts and stops. In general, drive as smoothly as possible.
• Keep windows shut at high speeds.
• Don't start your car until you are ready to drive off.
• If you drive a car with a manual transmission, upshift at the lowest speed
• Have your air conditioner serviced by a trained mechanic with access to a "vampire" machine, which recycles freon. These machines drain the coolant, purify it, and reinject it into the air conditioner.
• Use antifreeze which does not contain ethylene glycol
• Avoid idling your car for more than 30 seconds.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary, heavy items around in your car.
• On trips, if at all possible avoid using roof-racks, car-top packs or towing a trailer as they produce drag, burning more fuel.
• Use the overdrive feature if available

Investing in renewable energy production is the same as investing in a home or office building. Buying energy from a utility, on the other hand, is like renting - at the end of fifteen years you don't have anything to show for it - and you are left vulnerable to the fluctuating costs of energy. One investment option is solar panels which can produce energy for 40 years or more - far longer than it takes to pay off the installation costs (currently around 15 years for homeowners and only 7 years for businesses). Wind power, where available, has a far quicker payback period.

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Whenever possible, keep lights off during the day. Consider installing a skylight if more light is needed. Encourage family members to get in the habit of turning off lights when they leave a room (taping small reminder notes to light switches can help).
Use Standby Power - Standby is the energy used while an appliance is switched off or not performing) at home and at work. The easiest way is to unplug appliances that are not being used. You can also plug your appliances into power surge protector strips (with multiple electrical outlets) and turn the power off at the strip.

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Avoid products that are packaged for single use (i.e., drinks, school lunches, candy, cat and dog food, salad mixings, etc.). Instead, buy in bulk and transfer the products to your own reusable containers. Many health food stores & even savie supermarkets have bulk bins where they sell everything from grains to cereal to cleaning products.