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Next Steps
Find out your carbon footprint-
Begin at home-
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Reduce electricity consumption
Turn off and unplug electronic devices when not in use.
Replace regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs
which use 60% less energy.
Choose energy efficient appliances when making new purchases. Look
for the Energy Star label. Details about Energy Star-
Northwest Energy Star®
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Purchase green (clean, renewable) electric power
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Reduce hot water use
Turn down your water heater thermostat to 120 degrees.
Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket.
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Insulate and weatherproof your house
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Recycle and reuse
Reuse instead of discarding.
Recycle. Contact your local city utilities to know more about
recycling. Learn more about recycling at-
Earth 911- Making everyday Earth Day
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Plant trees and vegetation
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Shop smart
Buy local products, especially locally grown and produced foods.
Avoid heavily packaged products; buy products with reusable or
recyclable packaging.
Revaluate how you get around-
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Drive less
Use
public transit, walk, bike, carpool,
rideshare
Try
transportation choices, more on-
Transportation
Choices Coalition
Work
from home (telecommute) if possible.
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Keep your car tuned up
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Choose a fuel efficient
vehicle for your next year
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Avoid idling when not
necessary
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Fly less
Last updated:
April 11, 2007
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