I wanted to find some ideas that we can all partake in for my last Share and Voice to fight global warming. The site I found, StopGlobalWarming.org: Take Action had some really good ideas that are easy to take up and can do a big part... Read on!
1. Use compact fluorescent bulbs
2. Inflate your tires
3. Change your air filter
4. Fill the dishwasher (i like this one!)
5. Use recycled paper
6. Adjust your thermostat
7. Check your water heater
8. Change the AC filter
9. Take shorter showers (yay me! my eco-chic lifestyle change)
10. Install a low-flow shower head
11. Buy products locally
12. Buy energy certificates
13. Buy minimally packaged goods
14. Buy a hybrid car (maybe in a couple years :) )
15. Buy a fuel efficient car
16. Carpool when you can
17. Don't idle in your car
18. Reduce garbage
19. Plant a tree
20. Insulate your water heater
21. Replace old appliances
22. Weatherize your home
23. Use a push mower
24. Unplug un-used electronics
25. Put on a sweater
26. Insulate your home
27. Air dry your clothes
28. Switch to a tank-less water heater
29. Switch to double pane windows
30. Buy organic food
31. Bring cloth bags to the market
32. Buy the bracelet
33. Turn off your computer
34. Beat a meat reducer
35. Ditch the plastic!
Click on the website link to get more in-depth with each of these. Go Green!
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love these types of posts that give you a concise list on how you can better our planet! good work
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of us don't really realize that we are actually taking productive steps to encouraging the betterment of our planet. We all really need to take time to recognize that we ARE doing something positive these days and really trying to put forth a good effort :)
ReplyDeleteAll of these things are easy to change, and we should. It will help save our planet and reduce global warming!
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