Does your smartphone have hundreds, if not thousands, of photos on it? Storing all of those photos "in the cloud" has a big environmental impact. The energy required to store, manage and back up your images on servers is quite significant. In fact, a recent study showed the average person takes just under 1,000 photos a year, which is equal to 10.6 kg of C02 emissions a year. Multiply that by the billions of people with smartphones, and it adds up to a lot. To make a difference, routinely purge unwanted and duplicate photos.

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Do you want to use your social media platforms to spread helpful, important and verified information on how others can help protect the environment? The nonprofit EarthDay.org wants you to join their social squad. They’ll send you formatted emails that are easy to post directly on social platforms like Instagram and Facebook. It takes just a couple of clicks, and when your followers like, share and comment, it helps spread the word. Learn more at EarthDay.org.

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This is an all-star tip worth repeating to save water at home. About 30% of water usage in your home occurs through toilets, and older toilets often leak water without you even knowing it. Put a few drops of food coloring in the tank of your toilet, then wait about 10-15 minutes and see if there is any color in the bowl. If there is color present, you have a hidden leak that needs to be repaired as soon as possible to save water.

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