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Water Conservation
Water use requires energy for pumping and storage, purification, heating, and processing waste. In New York, that means not only CO2, but also mercury emissions are released from the coal-fired power plants.
Water use can be minimized by limiting the flow rate, the time water is running, and the frequency of use. Minimizing the use of hot or warm water also saves in associated energy use. For example, only washing full loads of clothes and washing them with cold water saves both water and the energy needed to heat the water. The bookstore may carry cold water detergents to facilitate washing with cold water.
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