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Global Warming, Simple Steps to Make a Difference E-mail
Written by HomeTrix   

Global Warming is a real threat, the rise of CO2 has created a climate crisis. By taking the following steps, you could cut CO2 emissions by more than 15,000 lbs/year!

Buy food and other products with less packaging, or reusable/recyclable packaging instead of those in non-recyclable packaging.
CO2 reduction = 230 lbs/year

Replace your current washing machine with a low-energy, low-water-use machine.
CO2 reduction = 440 lbs/year
Wash clothes in cold water, not hot.
CO2 reduction (for two loads a week) = 500 lbs/year

Turn down your water heater thermostat; 120 degrees is usually hot enough.
CO2 reduction (for each 10-degree adjustment) = 500 lbs/year

Buy energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs for your most-used lights.
CO2 reduction (by replacing one frequently used bulb) = 500 lbs/year

Install a solar water heater system to help provide your hot water.
CO2 reduction = 720 lbs/year

Recycle all of your home's waste newsprint, cardboard, glass, and metal.
CO2 reduction = 850 lbs/year

Wrap your water heater in an insulating jacket.
CO2 reduction = up to 1000 lbs/year

Caulk and weather-strip around doors and windows to plug air leaks.
CO2 reduction = up to 1000 lbs/year

Leave your car at home two days a week (walk, bike or take public transportation to work instead)
CO2 reduction = 1,590 lbs/year

Ask your utility company for a home energy audit to find out where your home is poorly insulated or energy-inefficient.
CO2 reduction = potentially 1000's of lbs/year

Insulate your home, tune up your furnace, and install energy-efficient shower heads
CO2 reduction = 2,480 lbs/year

Drive a fuel-efficient car (rated up to 32 mpg or more).
CO2 reduction (fuel-efficient car)= 5,600 lbs/year
or buy a new hybrid gasoline electric vehicle which gets 50 to 70 mpg

 


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