What do you do to make a difference on this planet? CFL's, Solar Panels, bike, increased insulation?

The idea behind this page is that you can list what you do to make a difference with the environment, explain the why's and how's and the impact that it made. Others can then see what you did and implment it in their home or contact you to see how you did what you did!

Just list your name, and then add your info. Go ahead and create your own subpage as well and don't be afraid of adding pictures or videos!

**Doing construction or getting rid of stuff? Check out www.BuildersRecyclingGuide.com for options other than landfills.

Jim Groves -

• Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs - I changed pretty much every single lightbulb to a CFL. I did notice a nice drop in my electric bill.
• Corn Stove - Cost a little over $2K to put in, but I saved about $350 in gas costs just last year.
• Wind Energy! - Through Clean Currents we are purchasing 100% Wind Electricity. It costs about 14.5 cents a KWH (2 - 3 cents more than regular) but there is NO POLLUTION! Read about the common myths associated with Wind Energy.
• Icenyne Insulation - This foam insulation is one of the best ways to insulate your home. Major energy savings here!
• Rain Barrels - Purchased three of them. Will post pictures once they are installed.
• Programable Thermostat - Replace that ridiculous thermostat that came with the house with a programmable thermostat. These are cheap and can be picked up at Target, Home Depot and just about any other hardware type store and are a piece of cake to install.
• This is a GREAT website - http://www.greenoptions.com/ - Lots of info about how to Green your home and life!

Ryan McAllister (Rain Barrell)

• Here is a link to aquabarrel: http://www.aquabarrel.com/
• our triple barrel setup has pictures here: http://www.aquabarrel.com/photo_gallery.shtml

Rumi Matsuyama (Refrigerators)

• Refrigerator Retirement Savings Calculator: If you have any refrigerators manufactured before 1993, please check this out. Enter your information in the online calculator on this website to find out how much yours is costing you: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=refrig.calculator