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1. An inefficient engine won't make optimum use of fuel. Be sure the air filter and the fuel filter are clean. Put in new ones if they're not. A new oxygen sensor alone can improve gas mileage by as much as 15%. (Source: MSN Autos) |
| 2. Research shows that most people would prefer to do business with businesses that have shown they are environmentally friendly. | |
| 3. Order motor oil, anti-freeze and other fresh fluids in bulk, rather than in multiples, individual containers. (Source: toolsforbusiness.info) | |
| 4. Keep liquid containers on impermeable surfaces (like concrete) and store within a berm or other secondary containment to prevent spills from running off into your drains or yard. (Source: State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality) | |
| 5. Don't assume used absorbents can be thrown into the dumpster. Determine whether the waste absorbent is a hazardous waste. If not, ask your garbage hauler whether they can go into the solid waste dumpster. (Source: ecobiz.org) | |
| 6. Check with your local sewerage agency to find out where your drains lead. Most outside drains and some inside drains don't go to a sewage treatment plant but instead lead directly to a stream, lake or ditch. (Source: ecobiz.org) | |
7. Properly maintain equiment to reduce waste from leaks or breakdowns. This includes regular inspection, fixing worn-out parts, regularly replacing seals and gaskets, and repairing leaks as they occur. |
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