1. Want to start living a more sustainably? Not sure where to begin? Sign up for EPA's Environmental Tip of the Day and receive an easy tip every day about a small change that can make a big difference. (1 minute) Click here. 

2. How does your vehicle compare?Using your vehicle's exact model and year, and your own annual mileage and driving mix, find out about your vehicle's fuel economics, energy impact score, carbon footprint, EPA Pollution Score and more. Use this tool to compare vehicles you may be considering buying! (3 minutes) Click here.

3. Everyone is more likely to take an energy conservation step if you know exactly how to do it! Watch a short how-to video to weatherize a door, install a low-flow showerhead, wrap your hot water heater, insulate your attic hatch, or save energy with a Smart Strip! (2-4 minutes)  Click here.

 
4.It's easy to buy local produce! Browse Frederick County's Virtual Farmers' Market: Click here. Then download the Farm Guide for future reference.(5 minutes)

5.Take the quick 6 Degree Energy Quiz(and read the explanations for the 7 correct answers!) Consider signing on to the 6 Degree Challenge. (5 minutes) Click Here. 

6.Ever wonder how many trees would need to be planted each year to offset your household's CO2 emissions?Find out! (6 Minutes) Click here.

7. A case for returning to the tap! Is bottled water really better than drinking tap water? Watch The Story of Bottled Water. (7 minutes)
Click here.  

8. What is your Environmental IQ? Test your knowledge of population, the environment and American forests.  Many of us have big misconceptions! (10 minutes) Click here.  
           
9. Watch The Story of Stuff! Find out how our lifestyles are part of much bigger systems that impact our earth. (10 minutes)  Click here.

  
10. Do you want a greener lifestyle but need tips on everything from natural cleaners to composting? Read at least two short Greener Lifestyle Brochuresfrom the Monocacy-Catoctin Alliance (10 minutes) Click here.

11. Calculate your household's Low Impact Living Index (LILI) and compare your home to others in your area. This interactive calculator shows not only the carbon footprint but also the energy, water, wastewater, trash, and storm-water runoff footprints of your home and lifestyle. (15 minutes)  Click here.

12. Download and print OES' Checklist for Energy Conservation for Homes and Lifestyle. Share it with your household members and commit to doing one new thing on the list. (15 minutes) Click here.  13. Tired of receiving unwanted catalogs that fill up your recycling bin? Use this free Catalog Choice service to opt out of company catalogs you no longer wish to receive. Gather up the catalogs first so you know your customer numbers. (15 minutes) Click here.
 
14.Do you know where your electricity comes from?Find out all about it here.  and then share this site with your kids. Are you smarter than your 5th grader?Take the Energy IQ quiz:  Click here.. There are lots of other fun puzzles and activities to share with your family. (20 minutes)
 
15. How many planet Earths does it take to support your lifestyle?Take this fun, dynamic and graphical Ecofootprint quiz to find out your Ecological Footprint, discover your biggest areas of resource consumption, and learn what you can do to tread more lightly on the earth. (15 minutes) Click here.

16. Allegheny Power Customers: Analyze your home on-line and receive 4 energy saving compact florescent Light bulbs (CFLs)! Get recommendations for managing your energy costs, and find out how much it costs to run your appliances and how much you can save by taking simple steps! (20 minutes or more)  Click here. 

17.  If any of the above activities inspired you to make a green resolution or take a green action, register your action or resolution on the Earth Day Network's Billion Acts of Green web site.  Click here.

 

  

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