🌍 CREATION C.A.R.E. CORNER 💙💚

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”

10 IDEAS FOR HOW YOU COULD SAVE BOTH $$ AND ENERGY

1. RECYCLE OLDER APPLIANCES for cash rebates and free pickup – fridges, freezers, dehumidifiers, AC units. See links below for more information

   • PPL – PPL Appliance Recycling Program

   • First Energy – Appliance Recycling Program

2. CHOOSE ENERGY STAR Certified appliances when you are purchasing new

3. MAINTAIN YOUR FURNACE and boiler – replace or clean your air filters at least every 3 months

4. SHADE YOUR AC UNIT – one operating in shade uses 10% less electricity

5. ADJUST YOUR BLINDS for the seasons – closed keeps summer heat out, open allows the winter sun’s warmth in

6. LIMIT KITCHEN AND BATH EXHAUST fan usage – turn off 20 minutes after use

7. SET THE PROPER TEMPERATURES FOR YOUR FRIDGE (36-38) and freezer (0) and keep them away from heat sources

8. UPGRADE TO SMART THERMOSTATS – save up to $180 annually

9. SEAL AIR LEAKS in your house

10. CLOSE YOUR FIREPLACE DAMPER in the winter when not in use

Listen to the Creation Care Moment during the service on September 20^th for more details on the above ideas.