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Strategy Checklist

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Strategies (272 total)

Use a Certified Irrigation Professional

Sell Electricity to Your Local Utility Company

Group plants according to their water needs

Use safe and efficient combustion equipment

Let the flood plain be

Preserve farm land

Keep Carpet from Becoming a Colony for Bugs and Mold

Cut energy loss by using windows with internal grilles

Build below the crest of a hill, not on top

Steep building sites pose construction challenges

Be careful when installing flooring over green concrete

Carry out a wetlands survey

Find and fix any plumbing leaks

Look for rebates on water-conserving fixtures, appliances, and landscaping

Choose building site to minimize impact of on-site wastewater system

Choose Energy Star room air conditioners

Choose environmentally friendly outdoor furniture and accessories

Choose carpeting and rugs made from natural or recycled materials

Choose flooring made from natural or rapidly renewable materials

Choose window frame and sash made from recycled materials

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