EARTH WEEK


We trim the grass. Fix the leaks. Brush on a fresh coat of paint.

We take care of our homes because it's in our best interest. Because it's an investment. Because it's where we live.

At Universal HD, we think about the Earth in much the same way. And now more than ever, it could use some tender loving care.

So all this week, we’re bringing you programming that will help make a difference. From green-themed movies to eco-friendly TV series—including a special airing of “30 Rock” with guest star Al Gore—learning about what you can do to help has never been easier.

And it's all in hi-def. Green has never looked this good.

TEN TIPS FOR KEEPING GREEN
  1. Life in the Fast Lane Fast food restaurants are notorious for wasteful packaging. Not to mention all those calories. Oy! You can do better.

  2. Go Organic So, no more cheeseburgers and fries. What to do for dinner? We say go organic. Organic farms don’t use chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Many grocery stores now have an organic section.

  3. BYOB Yep, bringing your own bag when grocery shopping helps cut down on excess paper and plastic waste. Some markets even reward customers for BYOB-ing in the form of giveaways.

  4. A Bright Idea If you replace standard bulbs with a compact fluorescents, you should see savings in your electric bill. Plus, compact fluorescents last much, much longer.

  5. Sponging Off a Relative Whenever possible, use a sponge or dishrag instead of paper towels. The trees will thank you.

  6. Be a Star Appliances featuring the Energy Star logo are environmentally friendly. They cost a little more, but in the long run they make up for the initial investment and then some. Check with your electric company for rebates when you buy Energy Star.

  7. Greener Cleaners There’s a host of household cleaning products out there that are kinder to the environment and, um, kinder to you. Check the labels next time you shop.

  8. Slower is Smarter Even those of us who’ve yet to go hybrid can help cut down on gas consumption. Driving at the speed limit and accelerating more slowly when the light turns green will do the trick.

  9. Oil Can What? It may seem obvious, but when it comes time to change your car’s oil or transmission fluid, mmmmmmm, do-it-yourselfers definitely want to collect and recycle.

  10. The Low Cost of Inflation Keeping your tires properly inflated will help improve your gas mileage. And it’s safer. Oh, and your tires will last longer, too.

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