incandescent bulbs

“Warming” Family Ideas

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by Sara Grochowski
Do It Green! Minnesota

•  Lighting – replacing one 75 watt incandescent bulb with a 19-watt compact fluorescent can cut 55 pounds of carbon dioxide per year. Assign your math-loving child the task of determining how many light bulbs you need to replace and the reduction in emissions. Engage children in budgeting for purchases and replacement.

Resources

Solutions to Global Warming for the Reasonable Family
realmama.org/archives-spring-2007/solutions.php

Personal Solutions to Global Warming
ucsusa.org/global_warming/solutions/ten-personal-solutions.html

Environmental Protection Agency
epa.gov/kids

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