| Action |
CO2 reduction
(lbs/yr) |
|
|
|
| Use a push mower instead of a power mower. |
80 |
| Clean or replace air-conditioning filters as advised. |
175 |
| Run your dish water only when it's full using the energy-saving
setting. |
200 |
| Buy products packaged in reusable or recyclable containers. |
230 |
| Install low-flow shower heads in order to use less hot water. |
300 |
| Replace your current washing machine with low-energy, low-water-use
machine. |
440 |
| Keep your water-heater thermostat no higher than 120 degrees F. |
500 |
| Don't overheat or overcool rooms. Turn thermostat up when it's hot and
down when it's cold. |
500 |
| Replace standard light bulbs with energy-efficient flourescent bulbs. |
500 |
| Wash laundry in warm or cold water, not hot. |
500 |
| Install a solar thermal system to provide hot water. |
720 |
| Recycle all of your home's waste newsprint, cardboard, glass and
metal. |
850 |
| For a water heater more than five years old, wrap it an insulating
jacket. |
1000 |
| Caulk and weathstrip around doors and windows to plug up leaks. |
1000 |
| Reduce your garbage by 25%. |
1000 |
| Leave your car at home two days a week (walk, bike, take public
transit). |
1590 |
| Insulate walls and ceilings. |
2000 |
| Get rid of old, energy inefficient appliances and replace with newer
energy-efficient models. |
3000 |
| Plant trees around your home and paint the roof a light color in a hot
climate and a dark color in a cold climate. |
5000 |
| Purchase a fuel-efficient car (rated at 32 mpg or more) to replace your
most frequently used automobile. |
5600 |
| When replacing windows, install energy-saving models. |
10000 |