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Going green and saving energy is good for America, good for business and can be good for union families, too. Learn how to save energy and money by taking the quiz below.  The quiz content is courtesy of  Consumer Reports’ GreenerChoices.org. The answers and explanations will help you be more green!

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  1. Many home appliances and other electrical products continue to draw power even after they’re turned off. The average household tab for this “standby power” comes to roughly:
  2. Using sleep mode instead of keeping your computer on means you will use:
  3. Which of the following accounts for up to 25% of waste in landfills?
  4. Which is more eco-friendly:
  5. About how much energy does your washing machine use to heat the water?
  6. Moving your thermostat down by 10 degrees can cut your heating bill by as much as:
  7. What’s the optimal temperature setting for your hot water heater?
  8. Don’t pre-rinse dishes before loading your dishwasher. You’ll save as much as:
  9. Which of the following are union-made energy-efficient cars?
  10. Slowing from 75 to 55 mph could boost your gas mileage by how much?
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