1. Check off the conservation practices as you fullfill them!
2. Feel better, live better.
The List (click here for more information on each!)
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 Buy locally grown and produced foods Seek out and support local farmers markets Buy organic foods as much as possible Avoid heavily packaged products Eat less meat Reduce the number of miles you drive by walking, biking, carpooling or taking mass transit 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