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Are you the “green” kind? There are many things you can do to “green” your lifestyle and help protect the environment. Check out the following websites for ideas:
Austin Energy offers many rebates, even some freebies, to those interested in making their home more energy efficient. View the current programs at:
Austin Energy Rebate Program
Austin Energy also offers low-cost loans for energy saving home improvements. To find out if you qualify, visit:
Austin Energy Loans
Austin Energy Online Energy Audit
Wondering if your home is energy efficient or if it’s an energy “guzzler,” take the test on the following website. Be sure to have your utility account number handy.
Energy Guide
Interested in attending the city’s Green by Design Workshop, visit:
Austin Energy
The City of Austin’s Green Garden program promotes landscape practices that protect Austin’s environment. View their website at:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/greengarden/
Austin has a great recycling program. Find out at:
Recycling in Austin
Keep Austin Beautiful (KAB) provides resources and education to inspire individuals and the Austin community toward greater environmental stewardship.
Keep Austin Beautiful
Visit this site to search for eco-friendly and natural products for you, your home, and your pets:
Green People
Check out the wealth of information and products on the Eco-Wise website. Eco-wise is based in Austin and was voted Best Green Business in the Austin Chronicle's 2007 Readers Poll.
Eco-Wise, Your Earth Friendly-Everything Store
Check out expert Danny Seo’s design ideas and eco-friendly tips at:
Danny Seo
This Month's Green Tip!
Can you believe it’s already fall? Trees will soon start losing their leaves, so this year, make a difference and be green! Ditch that loud obnoxious blower and use a broom instead, then compost dead leaves and yard clippings to create your own mulch in time for spring.
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