Suzanne supports renewable energy at "Step It Up" event in Concord (click image to enlarge).Let's be honest. We have a choice.
We can embrace BAU (business as usual) and watch our air, water, and earth deteriorate.
Or,
We can actually be earth warriors and take personal steps to change the direction of our environment, and even better, make an effort to influence others, particularly our elected officials in Concord and Washington, to do more.
Some Simple Things You Can Do
--Change light bulbs in the house to CFLs or LEDs
--Dry laundry outside instead of in the dryer (wow! what an original idea!)
--Turn off the car engine at long stops--don't let the engine idle
--Turn off lights when leaving a room
--Unplug small appliances (eg, toasters, blenders) when not in use
--Turn your thermostat down at bedtime and when you'll be gone for several hours
--Purchase Energy-Star products when replacing appliances, windows and other products --
http://www.energystar.gov/
--Maximize your energy-saving activity -- http://www.doe.gov/energysavingtips.htm
--Purchase locally grown foods to minimize transportation emissions
--Teach your kids about energy -- http://www.eere.energy.gov/kids/
--Keep your car tires inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure
--Measure your carbon footprint! -- http://www.carbonfootprint.com or http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator/
Email me at suzanne.08@comcast.net and tell me what steps your family has taken to conserve energy or lower your carbon footprint--I'll share them on this website.
Also, Nashua is participating in the New England Carbon Challenge, a joint initiative between UNH and Cool Air Cool Planet. Read about it and try it!