Action List

The action list below is a list of things that you can do to help decrease our human impact on the Earth. There are some category headings but some of the items can fit under multiple headings

Decrease Carbon Footprint:
- Switch to Green energy (wind and solar) to decrease our reliance on fossil fuels and coal which are large producers of carbon
- Eat foods which are in season
- Buy locally grown foods

Eliminate Waste Production:- Buy only the food you need/can use to reduce the amount of food waste in your kitchen

- Write on both sides of the paper
- Refill and carry your own water bottle and/or coffee mug
- Use your own material shopping bags
- Use the library
- Refill old cleaning product containers with new detergents
- Stay away from disposable products
- Recycle and reuse products

Decrease Water Use:
- Wash fruits and vegetables in a bowl of soapy water instead of under a running tap
- Be aware of the water footprint of the food and products you purchase

- Your dishwasher is actually more water wise than hand washing if full and packed efficiently

- If you wash your dishes by hand fill up the sink instead of running the tap

- Shut off the water (or decrease the flow) in the shower when you are soaping your hair or body
- Don't leave the water running when you brush your teeth

Reduce Energy Consumption:
- Don't over heat or over aircondition your house
- Hang Dry your clothes
- Wash your clothes in cold water
- Turn off and/or unplug unused electronics, lights, and applicances