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It is very easy to become overwhelmed by the realities of climate change. What is
important to remember that climate change comes down to choices - to each one
of us and how we choose to live, and what we can do to make a difference. 

To stop climate change we all have to think and act locally to
make a difference globally!

Here are 10 simple things that you can do -
check out just how much carbon dioxide you will save by doing them...

 ACTION!CO2 SAVINGS

01

 


Change a light bulb!
Change on regular light bulb with a
fluorescent light bulb.


150 lbs a year

02

 


Inflate the car tires!

Improves gas mileage by more than
3% - and every gallon saved is 20
 pounds of CO2 saved

03

 


Drive less!
Walk, bike, carpool or take mass transportation when possible.


One pound for every mile you do
not drive

04

 


Recycle...
...your household waste!

The Average household waste cost
4,800 pounds - so, save 10 % and you saved 480 pounds!

05

 


Use cold or warm water..
...to wash your clothes instead
of hot water


500 pounds per year

06

 


Plant a tree!
It will absorb CO2 throughout its life.


A tree will absorb ~ 2000 pounds
of CO2 in its lifetime

07

 


Turn off!
...your Electric devices: TV, DVD player, computer


Thousands of pounds in a year

08

 


Save hot shower water...
...install a low flow shower head


350 pounds per year

09

 


Adjust your thermostat!
Move it down 2 degrees in the winter
and 2 degrees in the summer


2000 pounds a year

10



Avoid 'packaging'...
...when you buy products



Reduce just 10 % - save 1200 pounds