Action Guides

Easy Ideas

  • Play an online game that supports DoSomething.org
  • Open your curtains on sunny days during the winter to heat your house.
  • Send an e-blast to family and friends with information on energy conservation and why it's important.
  • Change the settings on your computer to hibernate or sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity.
  • Going on vacation? Turn off the heat/AC/water heater.
  • Start reusing a reusable water bottle and just say no to plastic.
  • Put on another layer instead of putting up the heat.
  • Conserve energy by using your computer's "sleep mode" instead of a screensaver.
  • Buy organic food. It's better for you and our earth.
  • If weather permits, dry your clothes on the line.
  • When washing your clothes, use cold water and make sure the washer is full.
  • Unplug un-used electronics like your phone charger and stereo.
  • Is mowing the lawn one of your chores? Use a push mower to save the earth from up to 80 lbs of CO2 per year.
  • Don't idle in the car. Idling wastes gas and money, and generates pollution and global warming causing emissions.
  • Own a big vehicle? Carpool with friends to save fuel and cut your CO2 emission.
  • Buy minimally packaged goods and reduce garbage by up to 30%.
  • Buy products made or farmed locally.
  • Install a low-flower shower head.
  • Cut your shower time down to save on water heating costs.
  • Clear or replace dirty air conditioner filters. It'll cut your carbon emission and lower your energy bill.
  • Move your thermostat down two degrees in the winter and up two degrees in the summer.
  • Make sure your printer paper is 100% post-consumer recycled paper.
  • Run your dishwasher only when it's full.