Protecting our environment is everyone's job because we all have an impact on the environment. And although keeping our little corner of the planet clean and green may seem daunting at times, even small steps add up.   Here are some ideas you can use at home, work, in your community or play.   Learn more about what you can do to protect the environment by subscribing to one of our publications and visiting our video library.

In Your Home There are many actions you can take inside the your home, yard and garden and the garage to protect the environment, save money and create a cleaner healthier space for everyone.
Inside your home
Cleaning Products	Everyone has to clean sometime! Check out some healthier alternatives to toxic cleaning products and breathe easier in every room of the house.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle	It's easy to practice 3 R's at home. Learn all about what to recycle, Why it is important to purchase recycled content products, how to reduce the trash you generate and much more!
What do I do with...?	Hmm, don't know what to do with all those packing peanuts, unwanted prescription medication or those burned out CFLs? Use this guide to find out how to manage those not-so-common household items in the most environmentally preferable way. Learn more about waste disposal for households.
Electronics Recycling	Did you know that CT residents have convenient and free opportunities to recycle their computers, printers, televisions and monitors? Learn more.
Sustainable Living	Find more ideas about how to live "green" - from taking care of your pets to choosing better foods for your health and the environment.
Lighting, Heating and Cooling	Learn practical tips to conserve energy and save money all year. Find tips for using your woodstove to burn cleaner and more efficiently. Outdoor Wood Burning Furnaces (OWF)
Building and Remodeling	Planning a building or renovation project? Consider using green building products and techniques.
Climate Change	Learn all about climate change and actions you can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Heating Oil Tanks	Do you have a home underground heating oil tank?  Learn how to deal with leaks and tank removal.
Water	Water is a precious resource. Learn about water conservation.
Wells	Prevent PCB Leakage from your Well Pump
In the yard and garden
Lawn and Garden	Have a beautiful, green lawn without the chemicals by using organic lawn care. Don't trash grass! Grasscycling  - leaving those clippings on the lawn - saves time and helps improve the grass. Turn your household food scraps into gold for your lawn and garden. Learn more about composting. More people are becoming concerned about the effects of lawn and garden chemicals on children, pets and the environment. Learn about alternatives to toxic chemical for the garden.  Pesticides and Lawn Care Learn more about plants that are endangered or invasive. Learn how to choose plants for your yard and garden that are native to our area.
Pest Management	Integrated pest management (IPM) is a way of managing pests using non-chemical methods and the judicious use of pesticides when pest populations exceed acceptable levels. Learn more about IPM.
Wildlife	Build a bat house or a bluebird house. Report a black bear sighting and learn more about bear do's and dont's.
In the garage
Vehicles	Automobiles - Repair and Purchase Do you change your own oil? Here's how to properly dispose of it. How to buy a car with the environment in mind.
Gas Cans	Protect our water supply and keep our air cleaner. Purchase a spill-proof gas can which can reduce harmful emissions by up to 75%.