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New England Aquarium's Blue Initiative offers some helpful hints of the things you can do to help our environment. We hope this list inspires you, your family and friends to take action, because our combined efforts can-and do-make a difference.

1. Choose eco-friendly seafood.

2. Buy local and organic produce, coffee and other household products.

3. Drive a fuel-efficient, low-polluting car.

4. Choose to walk, bike or take public transportation whenever practical.

5. Install energy-saving thermostats in your home.

6. Install energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances.

7. Eliminate lawn pesticides and choose native plants for your garden.

8. Stay well informed and vote with the environment in mind.

9. Use your consumer power- learn about the environmental practices of companies you buy from.

10. Inspire your friends and family to also take action

Always-On

Standby power consumption in the United States accounts around 400 kW per household per year, equaling up to 5 GW of power annually.
According to the Department of Energy’s report for 2001, your refrigerator uses up to 14% of total household power. Considerably less than older models, technological advances allow us to conserve more power than ever.
But to help keep the cool summer breeze flowing, here are some tips to save energy.

1. Keep frost in the freezer to a minimum -less than a quarter inch. Build-up can block airflow that can put strain on the motor.

2. Make sure doors seals are air tight. Shut a piece of paper in the door and see if it holds. Cool air can escape from faulty seals decreasing efficiency.

3. Keep the freezer set at about five degrees and .the fresh-food compartment around forty degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Keep your fridge stocked, but not overstocked.

5. Clean the coils yearly and keep the fridge from direct contact with the back wall to allow for adequate air circulation.

6. Consider upgrading to an Energy Star model.