Suggestions

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• - Try to run only full loads of laundry and dishes.

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• - Take shorter and/or

colder showers.

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• - Get a more water-efficient shower head.

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• - Cut back on eating beef. On average one pound of beef takes 1,847 gallons of water.

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• - Buying quality clothing rather than quantity. Fabric takes a lot of water to make.

• - Take reusable bags to the grocery store. If you have forgotten reusable bags ask for paper bags.

• - Don’t buy more than you will eat, and try to eat all of your leftovers.

• - Cut down on meat intake, especially red meat.

• - Try composting to reduce your waste. It also functions as a fertilizer after the food has decomposed, and is great for gardening. You can also sign up for a compost service to collect it for you.

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• - When you leave a room turn the light off.

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• - You don’t need to get your own solar panels.

Instead, talk to your electricity provider about adding green energy to the grid.

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• - Use less heated water. Heated water uses 14% of your power.

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1. - Carpooling and public transportation drastically reduce CO₂ emissions by spreading them out over many riders.

• - If you are looking to get a new car, you should get an electric car if it is in your price range.

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• - If you are looking to go somewhere near home, walk or bike instead of driving.

• - If possible, try not to leave your car idling.