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Volume 2, Issue 13
June, 2008
Program Your Thermostat and Save
 
Did you know that a programmable thermostat can save around $180 on heating and cooling costs each year?  The concept is simple.  When you're asleep or not at home, the temperature in your home can be 5-8 degrees warmer in the summer or cooler in the winter.
 
There are several options, depending on your equipment, schedule and needs.  Contact us to schedule installation or to purchase a programmable thermostat and install yourself.
 
Still have a regular thermostat?  Check out these tips for saving energy manually.
Try "Freecycling" Unwanted Items
Do you have items you no longer need or want, but you aren't sure if they can be recycled?  Consider freecycle!  Here's how it works.  A group of local people are part of an online message board.  When someone has an item to give away, he or she posts it on the board and waits for someone to respond.  Pick up is arranged, then the giver lets the board know when the item is spoken for.  Items must be free and must be picked up by the person who wants the item. Learn more about freecycle and find your local chapter here.
 
If there's isn't a freecycle group in your area, or if you're not interested in coordinating pickup through e-mail, consider some of these options for eliminating clutter without adding to the landfill.  Call ahead to see if any of the groups are in need of what you have to offer.
  • Goodwill or other resale shop
  • Furniture bank
  • Hospice
  • Church
  • Shelter or halfway house
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Upcoming Events
Visit Green by Design at the Wood County Fair on Wednesday, July 30 from 11:30 am-6 pm.  Our display will be located with the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce.

Enroll in a green class at Owens Community College, taught by Green by Design.  Check out the schedule and registration information.

Other News & Info

Check out MSN's article on "8 Ways to Cut Summer Energy Bills".
 
Congratulations Glen Bowen & Ron Rego on being named Mitsubishi Diamond Designers.
 
Seventh Generation offers tips on how to prepare a healthy, green home for new babies.
 
Green by Design is now offering residential interior design services. If you're planning a remodeling project, contact Amy Berente for more information on sustainable interior design consulting services. Green by Design can create an inviting, sustainable space or just advise you on the details.
 
Click here for 66 ways to save money at the gas pump.
 
Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio reveals green energy manufacturing bill.
 
Stay tuned!  Next month's newsletter will feature photos and information on Green by Design's native landscaping project.