1. Dispose of hazardous waste properly - Cleaners, oils, paints, pesticides, batteries, and solvents can contaminate the soil and groundwater and need to be handled and disposed of separately from your household trash. Electronics, such as cell phones and computers, must be disposed of separately as well. They can contain mercury and other toxins that can be extremely harmful to the environment.

1.    Heating and Cooling
•    Clean and replace filters on your heater and air conditioner regularly. A cleaner filter will ensure your heater and air conditioner will run much more efficiently and save you money.

You can stop dreaming about a green lawn, because with these tips, you can make it happen.  A lot of lawns aren’t very “green” — at least, not for the environment. Residential lawns can use a lot of toxic chemicals — up to 10 pounds of pesticides per acre. The poisons don’t end at your front door. When it rains, pesticides may be flushed into local streams, rivers, and lakes, harming fish and plants along the way. Here are some tips to make sure your grass looks great — and is safe for pets, children, and other living things.

Try implementing these handy water-related energy tips at home.

These quick fixes take little to no time at all!

Brought to you by the Castaic Lake Water Agency

Around the House:

1) First and foremost, make sure that your home is leak-free! Check all faucets, sinks, toilets, pipes, showers, water heaters, and hoses to make sure that extra water isn’t seeping out