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Go Green in Jackson, Mississippi

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Average Carbon Footprint for Jackson, Mississippi

Carbon Output (metric tons)

Average	16.87
High	57.58
Low	1.65

Carbon Score (ECP)

Average	383
High	936
Low	181

Top 10 "Go Green" Pledges by members from Jackson

1.	I will not dump my used cooking oil down the drain
2.	I will turn my computer monitor off overnight
3.	I will use the lowest settings reasonable for my refrigerator/freezer
4.	I will replace on hour of television or one hour of computer use per week with something not requiring electricity, like playing with the kids
5.	I will unplug my cell phone charger when not in use
6.	I will skip the pre-rinse and load my dishes directly into the dishwasher
7.	I will use a power strip and unplug electronic devices when not in use
8.	I will place a filled water bottle in my toilet tank
9.	I will keep my refrigerator door closed
10.	I will remove and throw my bottle cap away before I recycle my plastic bottle

Mississippi produces oil and gas but not enough to meet high in-State demand.
A single reactor at the Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Station supplies nearly one-fourth of the electricity generated within the State.
A major propane supply hub is located at Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where the Dixie Pipeline has a network of terminals and storage facilities.
Two liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals have been proposed near Pascagoula, Mississippi, one of which is currently under construction.
Mississippi is one of the few States that allow the use of conventional motor gasoline statewide.

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