Keep it Green - Do One Thing that Counts Today

You make the difference

Do 1 Thing that Counts Everyday

Each of us can play a part in achieving a better world. You and your family can take small steps to reduce the size of your carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced. Greenhouse gases are the main cause of global warming.




These easy options will make a difference:



1. Wash your laundry in cold water.



2. Buy local produce that was not trucked great distances or flown to the store.



3. Walk or ride your bike instead of driving when possible.



4. Buy appliances and lightbulbs with a low energy use rating.



5. Plant a tree. They filter pollution from the air, and help recycle water.



6. Don’t use a screen saver, set your computer monitor to turn off automatically.



7. Consider installing a solar panel water heater.



8. Turn down the thermostat in winter and up in the summer by just a few degrees.



9. Take a train or bus rather than drive or fly on short domestic trips.



10. Recycle as much as possible and compost food waste.

When it comes to the environment, each thing we do counts.

What one thing will you do today?