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| CHARLOTTE, NC |

Everyone needs to take responsibility to help the environment. Here are some make a difference: * Use compact florescent light bulbs These save lots of money and creates less emissions. * Turn off the water when brushing your teeth. * Use rechargeable batteries. * Utilize reusable cloth bags for groceries or a garment bag for dry cleaning instead of plastic bags * Avoid disposable plates, cups, and utensils * Store food in reusable containers instead of foil, plastic wrap, or baggies. * Start a compost and dispose of food and yard trimmings in it. * Use recycled products * Telecommute * Participate in a carpool * Turn the TV off * Plant a tree * Use a sunshade in your car in the summer - less air conditioning will be needed and gas will be saved. * Recycle * Send e-cards instead of paper cards. * Use biodegradable cleaning products |


| "LINKING THE CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY TOGETHER" |



| CHARLOTTE, NC |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Garbage Holidays: Martin Luther King Day Thanksgiving Christmas If your service falls on this holiday, it will be picked up the next day. |
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| "The water you save today, will be the water your children use tomorrow" |