Green Scene

Green Scene: Energy-Efficient Workouts

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Walk into any gym and you're going to see quite a bit of energy burned -- the energy it takes to keep all that equipment running.  So some gyms and exercise enthusiasts are putting a greener spin on working out, as CBS 3's Natasha Brown shows us.

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Protecting The Environment

While improvements in automotive technology are helping clear the air, the following tips will help you protect the environment. These green driving tips are simple and easy to remember, and may even save you money.

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Join The Green Team

If you have energy efficient ideas, or great eco-friendly stores you like to frequent, share them CBS3. Click here to share ideas.

Conservation

Water Saving Tips - Here's a list of 100 practical ways that you can save water inside and outside of your home.

Energy-Saving Products - Products in more than 50 categories are eligible for the ENERGY STAR. They use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment.

Home Energy Audit Tool - This do-it-yourself energy audit tool helps find the best ways to save energy in your home.

Kids Stuff

Kids Be Green - Get the kids in the act. Kids Be Green is a fun, interactive website that educates kids on the three Rs: Reduce, reuse and recycle.

The Great Green Web Game - This website tests your knowledge of how consumer choices impact on air quality, water quality, natural habitats, and the sustainability of our climate
 

Carbon Footprint Calculators

EPA: Emissions - This calculator helps you obtain an estimate of your personal or your family's greenhouse gas emissions.

Carbonfund.org - Use this handy carbon calculator to see how much CO₂ you're responsible for.
 
CoolDriver Campaign - You can make your driving continuously climate neutral by buying renewable energy offsets.

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