The Quick Facts: Energy use and costs are increasing at a fast pace. Most of our energy is generated by burning fossil fuels, which contributes to global climate change. Saving energy reduces utility costs and impacts on the environment. By understanding the “energy eaters” in our homes, we can help our family budget and the environment. Efficiency and conservation are the keys to wise energy use, lower utility bills, and protection of natural resources.

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The Quick Facts: The use of pharmaceuticals in the United States is common and widespread. Unfortunately, people tend to improperly dispose of unused pharmaceuticals by putting them in the trash or by flushing them down the toilet. These disposal methods may be causing environmental and human health hazards such as disrupting reproductive systems, neurological problems in children, and increased incidence of some cancers. No national standards exist for how much of any pharmaceutical is too much in waterways or in drinking water. You can help to protect the health of humans, wildlife, and the environment by properly disposing of unused, unwanted, or expired pharmaceuticals in these ways.

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