Spring is in the Air...

This Thursday, April 22nd, will mark yet another Earth Day. While Earth Day serves as a wonderful reminder of the impact simple things and small changes can have on the world around us, we don't have to wait until April of every year to start a new habit. Things we can all do to conserve resources (and save a few pennies in the long run) throughout the year:

• Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
• Replace incandescent light bulbs with new compact flourescent light bulbs - they use a fraction of the wattage, and last much longer.
• Unplug "vampire" electronics and appliances when not in use: phone chargers, power adapters, televisions, etc. These devices are constantly on stand-by, so they continually pull electricity. It may not seem like much, but it can add up in the long term!
• Recycle! So much of what we throw away could be used for another purpose. For rules and recycling locations in your area, check out http://www.greenvillecounty.org/solid_waste/recycling/what.asp.

Happy Earth Day everyone!