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.
