You have
the power to make a difference. Small changes
to your daily routine can add up to big changes
in helping to stop global warming.
Reduce your impact AT HOME
Most
emissions from homes are from the fossil fuels
burned to generate electricity and heat. By using
energy more efficiently at home, you can reduce
your emissions and lower your energy bills by
more than 30%.
In addition,
since agriculture is responsible for about a fifth
of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions,
you can reduce your emissions simply by watching
what you eat.
Here’s how:
Replace a regular incandescent light bulb
with a compact fluorescent light bulb (cfl)
Move your thermostat down 2° in winter
and up 2° in summer
Clean or replace filters on your furnace and
air conditioner
Install a programmable thermostat
Choose energy efficient appliances when making
new purchases
Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket
Use less hot water
Use a clothesline instead of a dryer whenever
possible
Turn off electronic devices you’re
not using
Unplug electronics from the wall when you’re
not using them
Only run your dishwasher when there’s
a full load and use the energy-saving setting
Insulate and weatherize your home
Be sure you’re recycling at home
Buy recycled paper products
Plant a tree
Get a home energy audit
Switch to green power (wind and solar energy)
Buy locally grown and produced foods
Buy fresh foods instead of frozen
Seek out and support local farmers markets
Buy organic foods as much as possible
Avoid heavily packaged products
Eat less meat
Reduce your impact WHILE ON THE
MOVE
Almost one third of the carbon
dioxide produced in the United States comes from
our cars, trucks and airplanes. Here are some simple,
practical things you can do to reduce the amount
of carbon dioxide you produce while on the move.
Reduce the number of miles you drive by walking,
biking, carpooling or taking mass transit wherever
possible
Start a carpool with your coworkers or classmates
Keep your car tuned up
Check your tires weekly to make sure they’re
properly inflated When it is time for a new
car, choose a more fuel efficient vehicle
Try car sharing
Try telecommuting from home
Fly less
After reducing
your emissions you can do even more by going "carbon
neutral." By supporting clean renewable energy,
you can effectively neutralize your personal CO2
emissions. Your small investment will ensure that
for every ton of carbon dioxide you are emitting,
a ton of carbon dioxide will not be released into
the atmosphere. Go NEUTRAL!
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