As follow up to my previous blog post – here are 20 more things you can do to help stop global warming. If you can find one or two things to focus on in the list – and you share those things with a few friends – consider the change that can make!
1. Replace a regular incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (cfl)
2. Choose energy efficient appliances when making new purchases
3. Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket
4. Move your fridge and freezer away from oven or boiler
5. Don’t let heat escape from your house over a long period
6. Replace your old single-glazed windows with double-glazing
7. Get a home energy audit
8. Insulate and weatherize your home
9. Switch to green power
10. Choose products that come with little packaging and buy refills when you can
11. Buy fresh foods instead of frozen
12. Eat less meat
13. Buy organic foods as much as possible
14. Drive carefully and do not waste fuel
15. When it is time for a new car, choose a more fuel efficient vehicle
16. Encourage your school or business to reduce emissions
17. Try telecommuting from home
18. Protect and conserve forests worldwide
19. Try car sharing
20. Tell Congress to act