How to Conserve Water at Home

• Only wash full loads of laundry.

• Fill a bucket while showering and use it to water plants.

• Run the dishwasher only when full.

• Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth.

• Create a lawn watering schedule using a watering calculator.

• Harvest rainwater.

How to Cut Down Packaging and Food Waste at Home

• Plan your weekly meals to waste less food.

• Only buy food on your shopping list.

• Start a compost pile.

• Cut down on processed foods in your cupboards.

• Pack your lunch with reusable containers.

• Skip fast food.

• Reuse water bottles and plastic bags.

• Use less straws, plastic silverware and paper plates.

• Start a community garden.

How to Save Fuel

• Turn your engine off when idling longer than 15 minutes.

• Use ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft.

• Take public transportation like buses or trains.

• Carpool to work.

• Consider buying an electric vehicle if your budget allows.

• Walk or ride your bike.

• Pump regular fuel, unless your vehicle requires premium.

• Avoid idling in fast-food lanes.

• Keep tires fully inflated for better fuel economy.

• Only use A/C in your car when necessary.

How to Use Less Paper

• Switch to online bill pay.

• Opt out of junk mail subscriptions.

• Think before you print.

• Recycle according to your local guidelines.

• Subscribe to digital magazine subscriptions.

• Donate boxes from online shopping or after moving.