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Success Stories
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Following are links to real-world success stories written by your neighbors!
Also you can click on "facts" to view statistics for each category

Energy Conservation (facts)
Home Lighting Audit
Changed all of our Bulbs to Fluorescent
Our Energy Conservation Efforts
The Greatest Little Device

Renewable Energy (facts)
New Solar, Furnace, and Tankless Water Heater
Another Solar Experience in Lafayette!
Our Solar Clothes Dryer
Using the Sun to Power Our Home

Transportation (facts)
Running Errands by Foot
Why I Ride a Bike
"Driving" My Daughter to School on a Tandem
Bike Riding to BART

Waste (facts)
Green Hauling?
No More Water Bottles!
Switched to Reusable Grocery Bags
Neighborhood Battery Recycling Project
Increased Household Recycling Using "Single Stream"
Home Composting in Lafayette

Food (facts)
Eating Local
It's called Community Supported Agriculture
Beekeeping and Fresh Honey in Lafayette
Raise Chickens and Have Fresh Eggs in the Morning
Eating for Two: Gaia and You

Yard & Garden (facts)
A New "Mow & Blow" Model

Remodeling & Construction (facts)
The Wonders of Bamboo

Green Products & Services (facts)
Sustainable Clothing that is Stylish & Affordable

Water Conservation (facts)
Conserving Water Thanks to EBMUD

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More "Every Day Solutions" submitted by people all over the country and hosted by the Sierra Club on their "Green Life" web site.

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Add your own story to the list above! Or, let us know if you are looking for a success story on a particular topic and we'll do our best to find someone who's had success in that area. Just send an email to info@sustainablelafayette.net