Use this page to find actions that your household has completed or plans to complete. Browse the categories on the left to find actions for the Power Saver, Green Leader, or Renewable Star Challenge.
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ACTIONS
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Green leaves denote the number of Green Points earned by completing the action and its relative environmental benefit.
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Hammers denote the relative amount of effort needed to implement the action. Hammers denote the relative amount of effort needed to implement the action.Dollar signs denote the relative cost of implementing the action. Free < $100 $100-$500 $501-$2000 > $2000 Use slow-drip irrigation for watering plantsSlow-drip irrigation delivers water to plants at a slower rate that better matches their absorption rates, helping to minimize evaporation of water from plants and the soil surrounding them. Slow-drip irrigation can be facilitated through use of a soaker hose or watering bags.
Learn more about slow-drip irrigation or learn how to make your own slow-watering devices for free.
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Green leaves denote the number of Green Points earned by completing the action and its relative environmental benefit.
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Hammers denote the relative amount of effort needed to implement the action. Hammers denote the relative amount of effort needed to implement the action.Dollar signs denote the relative cost of implementing the action. Free < $100 $100-$500 $501-$2000 > $2000 Plant drought-resistant plantsPlanting drought-resistant plants in your lawn and landscaping reduces the amount of watering required to keep the plants healthy. According to the EPA, a household can save 20-50% of their outdoor watering needs by converting to a water-efficient landscape through the use of drought-resistant plants and careful design. To learn more: Rooting for Native Plants
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Green leaves denote the number of Green Points earned by completing the action and its relative environmental benefit.
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Hammers denote the relative amount of effort needed to implement the action.Dollar signs denote the relative cost of implementing the action. Free < $100 $100-$500 $501-$2000 > $2000 Refrain from watering your lawn30% of the water consumed on the East Coast goes toward watering lawns. The easiest way to cut your household’s water use is to stop watering your lawn. Watering your lawn also makes your grass grow faster, and the higher your grass grows, the more often you need to mow your lawn. Learn more about the environmental impacts of traditional lawns.
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Green leaves denote the number of Green Points earned by completing the action and its relative environmental benefit.
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Hammers denote the relative amount of effort needed to implement the action. Hammers denote the relative amount of effort needed to implement the action.Dollar signs denote the relative cost of implementing the action. Free < $100 $100-$500 $501-$2000 > $2000 Install a rain barrel or cisternRain barrels and cisterns trap water from your downspouts and store it for future uses like watering your garden. They can help to reduce the amount of stormwater entering storm drains headed for the Chesapeake Bay. Learn more from our Tips for Green Leaders Rain Barrel Fact Sheet. Check out this guide on rainwater harvesting or this video about rain barrels.
May 01 Susan Kraus
I live in a city that sells the rain barrels. But I also purchased a 2nd one from McCutcheon's Apples in downtown Frederick. They are very study and are previously used to store apple juice, etc. so no chemicals.
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Green leaves denote the number of Green Points earned by completing the action and its relative environmental benefit.
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Hammers denote the relative amount of effort needed to implement the action.Dollar signs denote the relative cost of implementing the action. Free < $100 $100-$500 $501-$2000 > $2000 Have a stormwater audit or landscape plan completed for your property that includes landscape practices to filter stormwaterAug 10 DIana Gallo
I'd like more information on this.
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