| What can you do? |
| Use less energy. Turn out your lights when you leave a room. Unplug appliances when they are not in use. Use energy efficient lightbulbs such as CFLs or LEDs. |
| Lower the temperature on your thermostat in the winter and raise the temperature on you thermostat in the summer. |
| Walk everywhere you can. Use public transportation. Park in a central location and walk to do your shopping. Purchase a rolling shopping bag. Walk to work, you'll be healthier and calmer. If possible, move to a location nearer to your work. |
| Purchase and use products that are environmentally friendly. Check the company's record on energy use and environmental issues. Remember, environmental issues are often human rights issues too. |
| Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Most people have access to recycling and it's an easy way to make a difference. Use recycyled products. Look for labels that have a high percentage of "post-consumer content". These are made from recycled items. |
| There's nothing like clothes hung out to dry. Save money and energy by line drying your clothes. There are many sources for drying devices (clothesline, racks, etc). |
| Eat at least one vegetarian meal a week and better yet, eat two. Producing meat takes up a lot of resources. If you do buy meat, buy from small, local growers and producers. |
| Shop wisely. If you make a purchase, think through your real need for the product. Shop with a list to prevent impulse buying. Buy from companies that use sustainable resources. Purchase (or make) reusable shopping bags. These will save you money and keep plastic out of landfills. |
| Purchase products with the ENERGY STAR to make a difference. Last year Americans saved enough energy to power 15 million homes and enough pollution to equal taking 14 million cars off the road, all while saving 7 billion dollars in energy costs. Products with this symbol meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US EPA and the US Department of Energy. |