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Strategy Checklist

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Strategies (258 total)

Replace existing windows

Insulate existing walls with blow-in or spray foam insulation

Sell Electricity to Your Local Utility Company

Group plants according to their water needs

Use safe and efficient combustion equipment

Keep Carpet from Becoming a Colony for Bugs and Mold

Cut energy loss by using windows with internal grilles

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

Remove asbestos that can become airborne

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

Choose more benign pressure-treated lumber

Use naturally rot-resistant wood outside

Choose recycled wood-plastic composite lumber for decks and railings