Matching Pairs USEFUL ECO TIPSOnline version Match the tip with the picture by Diana patiño 1 Don´t hand wash the dishes, If you use a dishwasher instead, you will save 50% more water 2 Take public transportation, carpool, walk or use your bike. Every galllon of gasoline burned releases 20 pounds of CO2 into de atmosphere 3 If you recycle at least half of your waste at home, you will save 2,000 pounds of CO2 a year. 4 While shopping, if you only buy a few products skip the shopping bag. For larger purchases, bring your own. 5 If possible, grow your own fruits and vegetables using organic gardening practices. 6 if you print documents, print on once-used paper and/or bleach-free, recycled paper with the highest post-consumer waste content available 7 If you plant a tree, it will absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime. 8 Leave messages for family members/roommates on a reusable message board 9 Buy compact fluorescent light bulbs. They use 70% less energy than common bulbs, 10 If you unplug your microwave oven at home, you will save more than 65 pounds of CO2 a year