What Can I Do to Stop Global Warming? |
If I do this: | I can reduce this much CO2: |
Wash your clothes in warm or cold water, not hot | Up to 500 lbs. a year for two loads a week |
Turn down your water heater thermostat to 120 degrees | 500 lbs. a year for each 10-degree reduction |
Clean or replace air filters in air conditioners | Up to 175 lbs. a year per filter |
Use public transportation, walk or bike to school or work
| 22 lbs. for every gallon of gasoline you save |
Use energy-efficient appliances and weatherize your home | 3000 lbs. a year if you replace your old refrigerator with an efficient model |
Use renewable energy sources--like solar heat or wind power - which don't emit carbon dioxide. | Billions of lbs. per year |
Only run a FULL dishwasher, don't use heat-dry cycle | 200 lbs. per year |
Replace light bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbs | 250 lbs. per one frequently used bulb (be sure to dispose of these bulbs properly as they contain mercury) |
Install low-flow shower heads to flow of hot water | Up to 300 lbs. per year |
| Buy a car with good gas mileage | Up to2500 lbs. per year per 10 mpg more than your old car |
