Merck Millipore shares your concerns about what you can do to make a difference. With gas prices as high as they’ve ever been, and the cost of home heating oil double and triple what it was just a year or two ago—it’s time to take an active role in how you interact with the environment.

Sustainability makes sense at work and at home, to protect the planet and your wallet. Here are a few areas you can get started on right away:


	Electricity Understand where power comes from; consider green power (US). Take 15 minutes to evaluate your home’s GHG emissions. Do a home audit; use a Kill-a-Watt meter to see how much energy you’re really using. Install CFLs; understand lighting by using this Flash tool. Ensure your computer’s power management is set correctly.

	Heating Cut your heating bill fast - Find leaks, and fill them. Turn down your hot water heater to 120 degrees F. Install a programmable thermostat. Watch this video on how to do it. Download an energy improvement tip sheet and use it at home.

	Driving Use this online tool to improve your mileage, or just download the tips. Calculate the savings from using a hybrid car. Is it worth it??? Already saving the world in your Prius? Become a hypermiler. Carpool. You can learn about carpooling in Massachusetts through MassRIDES. For other locations visit eRideShare.

	Waste and Water Start composting at home. Test your knowledge of water, and learn how you can save it. Get some reusable shopping bags. They're stronger, and easier to carry, too!

	Home Design Learn about the USGBC’s LEED criteria for homes. Read about the Lords’ solar home in Maine. Help build the LEED Habitat for Humanity house in Bedford, MA. Install a solar attic fan (watch a video.)

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Electricity

Heating

Driving

Waste and Water

Home Design