act today, shape tomorrow

Audubon, in alliance with Toyota

Daily Life Actions - Be green during your day.

  • Don't Get Washed Out
    Replace high-water-use washers with water-efficient units.
  • Royal Flush
    Replace high-water-use toilets with low-use ones.
  • Second Time Around
    Take a load of stuff to a thrift store.
  • Don't Just Toss It
    Recycle everything you can (paper, plastic, glass, batteries).
  • Bright Idea
    Install energy efficient lightbulbs.
  • Real Reality, Not Reality TV
    Turn off the TV and go outside.
  • Set Limits
    Program your thermostat to automatically adjust your day and night temperatures.
  • Air Tight
    Weatherstrip doors and windows.
  • Avoid Power Suckers
    Buy energy efficient appliances.
  • Slow the Flow
    Use low-flow shower heads.
  • Spray and Wash
    Showers use less water and energy than baths.
  • Another Pane in the Glass
    Install storm windows.
  • Blindspots
    Use window blinds to keep rooms cool in summer and let in light during winter.
  • Fresh Air Fun
    Turn off the AC and open the windows at night whenever possible.
  • The Dark Side
    Turn off lights when you leave a room.
  • Kitchen Switches
    Install your refrigerator in a location that will use less energy.
  • Blowin' In the Wind
    Air dry your clothes.
  • Down the Drain
    Don’t let the water run when you brush your teeth.
  • Strip Down
    Turn off your powerstrips, battery chargers, and other electronics when you aren't using them.
  • Cool Duds
    Wash your clothes in cold rather than hot water. They'll still come out clean, and you'll save money and energy.
  • Fan-tastic
    Ceiling fans use a fraction of the electricity of air-conditioning.
  • Stuff It!
    Insulate your attic to reduce heating and cooling costs.
  • Greenest Pastures
    Make your landscaping more climate friendly.
  • Homeowners Sweet Homeowners
    Join an earth-friendly homeowners association.
  • Dress Your Hot Water Heater
    Insulate your hot water heater.
  • Down-size and Green-up!
    Consider a green retirement community.
  • Make Paydirt
    Compost kitchen scraps or yard waste.
  • Bringing in the Rain
    Buy a rain barrel to use for watering plants.
  • Truly Green
    Use nontoxic alternatives to pesticides and herbicides.
  • Be a Pooper Scooper
    Dispose of pet waste in the garbage to keep it from being washed into waterways.
  • Hit the Pavement
    Replace paved surfaces with porous material.
  • Eat Your Yard
    Grow your own herbs or veggies.
  • Step to It
    Take a walk.
  • Trail Fix
    Go for a hike.
  • Wheely Fun
    Take a bike ride.
  • Eat Al Fresco
    Have a picnic.
  • Wing It
    Become a birdwatcher.
  • Black and White and Green All Over
    Read an environmental book.

MAJOR IMPACTS

  • AIR

  • WILDLIFE

  • LAND

  • WATER

  • ENERGY

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