Comments on: Mixed Results http://www.creativedc.org/2006/07/mixed-results/ Showcasing and inspiring creative living in Washington, DC Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:47:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Amanda http://www.creativedc.org/2006/07/mixed-results/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Amanda Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:24:00 +0000 http://dev.creativedc.org/?p=22#comment-36 Someone posted the text of an article from the Onion without attributing it - I deleted that comment, but <a HREF="http://www.theonion.com/content/node/48223" REL="nofollow">here's a link to the article</a>. Someone posted the text of an article from the Onion without attributing it – I deleted that comment, but here’s a link to the article.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.creativedc.org/2006/07/mixed-results/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Anonymous Tue, 11 Jul 2006 19:17:00 +0000 http://dev.creativedc.org/?p=22#comment-34 There are a variety of small things that help (a tiny bit). For example, consider a tankless water heater for your home at some point. Tankless heaters are good for homes with only a few people - the heaters heat the water as it goes through the system, eliminating the need for a giant tank of constantly hot water. <br/><br/>Make sure your house is well insulated - don't let your heat or A/C escape.<br/><br/>Wash your clothes in cold water instead of hot. Check your current water heater - you can adjust the temperature lower. These things use less natural gas (or electricity - depends on how your house is heated).<br/><br/>Switch to wind power. Pepco offers you a choice, but you'll see the difference in your bill.<br/><br/><br/>Check here for lots of stuff for your home and life:<br/>http://www.earthshare.com/get_involved/earth_saving_tips.html<br/><br/>The most important thing you can do is work to change the political system. Help elect candidates who support the environment. Support environmental organizations, as they are the ones who are fighting for change every day.<br/><br/>- dbh There are a variety of small things that help (a tiny bit). For example, consider a tankless water heater for your home at some point. Tankless heaters are good for homes with only a few people – the heaters heat the water as it goes through the system, eliminating the need for a giant tank of constantly hot water.

Make sure your house is well insulated – don’t let your heat or A/C escape.

Wash your clothes in cold water instead of hot. Check your current water heater – you can adjust the temperature lower. These things use less natural gas (or electricity – depends on how your house is heated).

Switch to wind power. Pepco offers you a choice, but you’ll see the difference in your bill.

Check here for lots of stuff for your home and life:
http://www.earthshare.com/get_involved/earth_saving_tips.html

The most important thing you can do is work to change the political system. Help elect candidates who support the environment. Support environmental organizations, as they are the ones who are fighting for change every day.

- dbh

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.creativedc.org/2006/07/mixed-results/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Anonymous Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:26:00 +0000 http://dev.creativedc.org/?p=22#comment-33 Have you been to the National Building Museum's exhibition "The Green House?" Tons of tips and ways to be more environmentally friendly. <br/>Way to go for making an effort! Have you been to the National Building Museum’s exhibition “The Green House?” Tons of tips and ways to be more environmentally friendly.
Way to go for making an effort!

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