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!! Action Alert !!
Holidays are some of the best times of the year for gifts and food. But did you know that the gifts you give can make a big difference to the planet? Click here to find out more! Click here to find out more!

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Action 3 - Change a Light Bulb
Just one compact fluorescent light bulb, or CFL, can save your parents 25 bucks on their electricity bill. More importantly, you can prevent 1,572 pounds of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere and contributing to global warming.

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Photo of child "I have one in my room. I like it because it is spirally shaped." (Jasmine, 13, Washington, DC)

Make a Statement: What's the best CFL shape? Which brand did you buy? Why do you use CFLs?

Impact Box
23801 PCW Paper Products Bought
251,045 gallons of water saved
586.55 trees saved
51,289 pounds of CO2 prevented

20910 Beef Meals Skipped
16,337,545 gallons of water saved
120,651 pounds of CO2 prevented

6992 Light Bulbs Replaced
1,831,904 pounds of CO2 prevented

2928 Showerheads Replaced
12,493,776 gallons of water saved
734,928 pounds of CO2 prevented
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