In response, we wish to underscore our environmental commitment by promoting a few websites—here, here and here—that offer everyday tips on how we as individuals can collectively fight global warming.A few of the suggestions we'd heard before, such as replacing traditional incandescent light bulbs with more cost- and energy-effective compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs); and using public transportation or carpooling (instead of driving alone).
But most of these tips presented new, previously unconsidered challenges; of these, we've recently begun to practice: (a) letting hot leftovers cool before putting them into the fridge; (b) using reusable containers for drinking water (instead of disposable plastic); (c) unplugging electronics, such as cell phone charges, when not in use; and (d) bagging groceries with cloth bags such as these instead of paper or plastic.
Please take a look at these suggestions, and challenge yourself to put at least one into practice. Also, feel free to share any other tips that you feel are especially important.
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Check the inflation of your car's tires. Gas mileage is much better if the tires are properly inflated. :)
When I was at the gym the other day, I noticed the machine gave you the amount of watts you were creating. I am wondering why gyms can't be self-sustaining by using their patrons power production to run the facility.
Never, ever use a paper or styrofoam cup for your coffee or tea at work. This one drives me insane. Who doesn't have at least a few good ceramic mugs or a Thermos at home they can take to the office? There's never a good reason to use a paper cup.
If you're at a coffee shop, either bring your own reusable mug, or make sure they know your coffee is for consumption on premises so that they'll provide you with one of theirs.
actually, at my work, there aren't any one-use cups laying around. it's either bring something in, or don't drink anything. It sucked the one day I left my cup at home, but I learned my lesson
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