Comments on: Question of the Week: What are you doing to reduce pollution? http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/qotw-pollution-prevention/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=qotw-pollution-prevention EPA's Blog About Our World Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Earth River Geothermal Heating and Cooling http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/qotw-pollution-prevention/comment-page-1/#comment-39880 Earth River Geothermal Heating and Cooling Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:40:48 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1110#comment-39880 One major problem that our country has, which negatively affects the environment, is our dependence on fossil fuels to heat and cool our homes. Since heating and cooling accounts for up to 2/3 of our home energy consumption, it’s good to know that there are modern green technologies available such as geothermal heat pumps which reduce heating and cooling costs, energy usage and corresponding emissions by up to 72%. The United States Federal government has a 30% Federal Geothermal Tax Credit with No Upper Limit until 2016:

]]> By: Susan McGee http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/qotw-pollution-prevention/comment-page-1/#comment-37592 Susan McGee Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:17:13 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1110#comment-37592 I use reclaimed wood in all of my kitchen renovations and encourage clients to do the same. Old wood has more personality and it is great to use wood that has some history to it. Sort of connects us all to the past.

]]> By: info@kitchenrenovationmississauga.ca http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/qotw-pollution-prevention/comment-page-1/#comment-37591 info@kitchenrenovationmississauga.ca Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:15:54 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1110#comment-37591 I try to always use reclaimed wood in all of my renovation projects. Old wood has more personality and it feels good to use a product that has had some history to it.

]]> By: How to get your ex back tips http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/qotw-pollution-prevention/comment-page-1/#comment-30451 How to get your ex back tips Wed, 12 May 2010 08:45:39 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1110#comment-30451 I use only fluorescent light no yellow bulbs, the back of our fridge I had created a compartment making space for dryer. I love commuting and doing a car pool saves money and saves the oxygen.

]]> By: Dylan http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/qotw-pollution-prevention/comment-page-1/#comment-24330 Dylan Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:49:09 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1110#comment-24330 Nothing

]]> By: ALAN http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/qotw-pollution-prevention/comment-page-1/#comment-23997 ALAN Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:13:19 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1110#comment-23997 i recently switched from desiel to regular gas to make sure i have a better price and a boxy 2foot by 2 foot forgien car (toyota). but im still driving cross coutry in my desiel pick-up.

]]> By: farideh http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/qotw-pollution-prevention/comment-page-1/#comment-21958 farideh Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:10:00 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1110#comment-21958 I try to protect my environment and nature with separation of rubbish.

]]> By: Kinshuk http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/qotw-pollution-prevention/comment-page-1/#comment-21713 Kinshuk Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:48:13 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1110#comment-21713 For reducing the pollution i m just using the goverment transport services. Also not using the polythene bags when i m going to market for buying the vegetables instead of this i always uses the bags made up of clothes.

]]> By: Jennifer @ Improve Gas Mileage Guide http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/qotw-pollution-prevention/comment-page-1/#comment-21573 Jennifer @ Improve Gas Mileage Guide Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:47:07 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1110#comment-21573 The biggest thing I can do is reduce my emissions by increasing the fuel economy of my vehicle. I do this by implementing various driving techniques and maintaining my vehicle properly via tune ups, oil changes, and taking care of my tires. I’ve also made it my job to inform others on how to do this via my web site.

In addition, I’m researching and reporting on hybrid technology, and in the future will report on alternative fuel vehicles and electric cars.

I also ditch the vehicle whenever possible and go for a walk to the convenience store or playgrounds with the kids, instead of driving to those that are further away.

]]> By: Hamid http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/qotw-pollution-prevention/comment-page-1/#comment-21314 Hamid Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:06:27 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1110#comment-21314 For me as a man who live in a town and poor country this is better that we try to save our beautiful nature by using of bicycle and renunciation of cars… , I try to say people we can have better life with conserve this nature we can improve our life and technology with respect our nature, I always try to keep my beautiful city and region.

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