Partake in these fall traditions and you'll make a positive impact on Minnesota's air, water, and waste stream.
In the yard
• Next time you need to buy a mower, consider a mulching mower. It will break leaves into tiny pieces, put nutrients back into your lawn, and you can skip the raking!
• Don't rake leaves onto the street or sidewalk. It washes unnecessary nutrients into our lakes and streams. If you own shoreline, don't rake leaves directly into lakes or streams.
• Burning twigs and yard debris releases more air pollution and carbon than decomposition. Compost your yard waste at home or at a county compost site.
Around the house
• Be sure that exhaust pipes and vents around your house are clear of debris and nearby bushes are trimmed.
• Clean out the garage by recycling your vehicle batteries and properly disposing of paints, solvents, and cleaning chemicals.
• Get your furnace and hot water heater inspected.
• Weatherstrip and caulk your windows. Learn about other low- and no-cost ways to save energy this winter.
• Purchase a programmable thermostat and set the temperature lower while you are away or sleeping. Every degree above 68° adds about 3 percent to your heating bill.
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