Here are some facts I took out of Intermountain Stories, a newsletter for Intermountain employees about recycling and saving energy:

• Every ton of paper that's recycled can save the energy equivalent of 185 gallons of gas.
• Turning off the tap when you brush your teeth can save as much as 10 gallons of water a day per person, according to the Chicago Tribune. That's about 14,400 gallons of water a year for a family of four.
• For every 38,000 bills paid online, 5,058 pounds of greenhouse gases are avoided and two tons of trees are preserved, according to the Electronic Payments Association. The association also estimates that using direct payment can save people about $150 annually in late payment fees along with stamp and check costs.