Ways to Reduce Your Eco Footprint!
by: Brink | Monday, August 6, 2007 | 0 comments
Turn things off! TV’s, computers, stereos and video game units all draw power, even when turned off. By attaching your electronic devices to power bars & turning them off when not in use, you’ll help reduce your impact on the environment.
Skateboard, surf, snowboard…go outside! By exploring the great outdoors you’ll learn about nature and save electricity at the same time.
Grocery Shopping: The next time you go grocery shopping with your family, choose foods grown on local farms. You’ll help reduce pollution from food transportation.
Choose at least one day a week to eat “meat-free” meals. Raising animals such as cows, pigs and chickens, uses a lot more water and energy than growing grains and vegetables.
Is bigger really better? Generally, larger cars use more gas and create more pollution than smaller ones. Learn which types of cars and trucks use less gas and share what you’ve learned with your family before they buy a vehicle.
How do you get around? Skateboard, walk, bike, carpool or take the bus to get around. You’ll have fun and get some exercise too!
Explore your neighborhood! Make a map showing all of your regular stops such as schools, grocery stores, libraries and community centers. Find ways to avoid having someone drive you to these places.
Express yourself! Write, paint, draw or make a video – use your imagination to express how you feel about nature.
Did you know?
Replacing your light bulbs at home with compact fluorescents, will reduce 250 lbs. of CO2 annually.
Maintaining your car’s tire inflation properly will save $57 annually and 357 lbs. of CO2.
Carpooling once a week saves about $75 a year and 480 lbs. of CO2.
A two-degree difference in home heating and cooling will save $115 annually on your electricity bill.
Junk Mail contributes to 290 gallons of water, $276 and .34 trees annually. Have your name removed from junk mailing lists.