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Low Impact Living 07/27/2008 Karma: 0  
I am always looking for ways to minimize the impact of my everyday living: commute to work, change my light bulbs to CFLs, take shorter showers, recycle, etc.

Everyday I wonder if I can do more-and finally I found a concrete way to help identify and organize ways I can personally make a difference: The Low Impact Living Environmental Impact Calculator. Check it out!!!

"This brand-new household environmental calculator is the first of its kind -- it shows not only the carbon footprint but also energy, water, wastewater, trash, and stormwater runoff footprints of your home and lifestyle. In addition, it recommends projects based on your specific inputs that can save you money, reduce your environmental impact, or in many cases both at the same time! The Impact Calculator also calculates a score called the Low Impact Living Index™, or LILI™, that encapsulates in one number your overall environmental footprint. It allows comparisons to other homes near you or across the country. The Impact Calculator and LILI combined provide you with a clear roadmap to a greener home and lifestyle!"

http://www.lowimpactliving.com/pages/impact-calculator/
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