1. Replace a regular bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (cfl).
2. Install a programmable thermostat.(automatically lower the heat at night and raise again in the morning.)
3. Move your thermostat down 2 degree in winter and up 2 degree in summer.(could save abt 2000 pounds of CO2/year).
4. Clean or replace filters on your furnace and Air-Conditioner.
5. Choose energy efficient appliances when making new purchases.
6. Do not leave Appliances on stand-by.
7. Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket.
8. Move your fridges and freezers into the coolest or darkest place.
9. Defrost old fridges and freezers on a regular basis.
10. Cover your pots while cooking.(use pressure cookers and steamers : they can save upto 70%)
11. Use the Washig machine or Dish-washer only when they are full.
12. Take a shower instead of a bath.
13. Use less hot water.
14. Use a clothesline instead of a dryer whenever possible.
15. Insulate and weatherize your Home.
16. Be sure you're recycling at home.
17. Recycle your organic waste.
18. Buy Intelligently.
19. Choose products that come with little packaging and buy refill when you can.
20. Reuse your shopping bag.
21. Reduce waste.
22. Plant a TREE every year.
23. Switch to Green power or Solar energy wherever possible.
24. Buy locally grown and produced foods.(average meal in US travels 1200miles from the farm- plate).
25. Buy fesh foods instead of frozen and Sachurated.
26. Seek out and support local farmers & markets.
27. Buy Organic foods as much as possible.
28. Eat less Meat.
29. Keep your vehicles tuned up always.
30. Drive carefully and do not waste Fuel.
31. Check your tires weekly to make sure they're properly inflated.
32. When it is time for a new vehicle,choose a more Fuel efficient vehicle.
33. Use Public Transport whenever possible.
34. Fly less.
35. Encourage people to switch to renewable energy.
36. Help Protect and conserve forest world-wide.
37. Encourage your school or Business people to reduce emissions.
38. Dont let heat escape from your house over a long period.
39. Replace your single-glazed windows with double-glazing.
40. Get a Home energy Audit.
41. Reduce the number of miles you drive by walking,biking,carpooling.
42. Start a carpool with your co-workers or classmates.
43. Dont leave an empty roof rack on your car.
44. Try tele-commuting from Home.
45. Join the Virtual March.
46. Make your city cool.
47. Influence the NGO's and Governments.
48. Consider the impact of your investments.
49. Make sure your voice is Heard.
50. Share this List.Send this page via E-mail to your friends ! Spread this list worldwide and help people doing their part: the more people you will enlighten, the greater YOUR help to save " OUR PLANET " will be.Do your BEST....
