Acts of Green

The following is the list of acts the user has completed or pledged. To find out more about each item, click on it.

• Install A Programmable Thermostat
• Caulk, Seal or Weatherstrip Drafty Areas and Windows
• Insulate the Attic
• Insulate the Basement
• Set Your Thermostat to 18C (65F) or Less in the Winter
• During The Winter, Close Forced Air Vents In Unused Rooms
• Clean or Replace Your Furnace Filter Every Season
• Remove Window Air Conditioners in the Winter
• Insulate Your Exterior Switches and Outlets With Gaskets
• Install A Ceiling Fan
• Set the Air Conditioner to 26C (79F) in the Summer
• Fix Leaky Faucets
• Set Your Hot Water Temperature to 49C or 120F
• Install Low Flow Shower Heads
• Do Laundry In Cold Water
• Turn Lights Off When Not In Use
• Replace an Incandescent Light Bulb With a Compact Fluorescent Bulb
• Air Dry Clothes
• Replace and Recycle Old Appliances With ENERGY STAR Appliances
• Replace and Recycle an old TV, VCR or DVD Player with an ENERGY STAR Product
• Only Run The Dishwasher When It’s Full
• Use the washer as little as possible
• Clean The Refrigerator Coils Once a Year
• Turn Off The Computer When You Aren’t Using It
• Run The Clothes Washer On Its Shortest Cycle For A Week
• Purchase a More Fuel Efficient Vehicle
• Check Your Tire Inflation
• Don’t Idle
• Telecommute
• Retire your old, inefficient room air conditioner
• Retire and Recycle Your Old Gas Lawnmower
• Use A Stainless Steel Water Bottle
• Write a Politician
• Use A Refillable Coffee Cup
• Use Non Toxic Cleaning Products At Home
• Replace Plastic Bags With Reusable Bags
• Purchase Locally Grown Produce
• Eat a Vegetarian Meal This Week
• Recycle Old Cell Phones And Electronics
• Use a Power Bar
• Take Public Transit Instead of Driving
• Drink Tap Water Instead of Bottled Water
• Use Recycled Paper
• Recycling at Home
• Composting at Home
• Turn the Tap Off When Brushing Your Teeth
• Pack a Litterless Lunch
• Use Non-Toxic Personal Care Products
• Donate Clothes and Other Used Goods
• Install A Water-Efficient Toilet
• Print on Both Sides of the Paper
• Reuse or Make Your Own Wrapping Paper
• Send an e-Card Instead of a Paper Card
• Avoid Using Disposable Plates, Glasses, and Cutlery
• Avoid Excess Packaging, by Giving Gift Alternatives
• Send an Valentine's Day e-Card Instead of a Paper Card
• Close Curtains on Hot Summer Days
• Use the Washer, Dryer, and Dishwasher in the Evenings
• Grow your Own Vegetables
• Green your Lawn and Garden
• Eliminate Pesticide and Herbicide Use
• Keep Windows and Doors Tightly Closed when Air Conditioning is On
• Use Cool Evening Outside Air to Cool your House
• Close off Unused Rooms
• Use Gas BBQ to Minimize Heat from Indoor Cooking and Reduce Air Conditioning Needs
• Donate to an environmental non-profit
• Share news about environmental programs
• Make every day earth day
• Encourage green curriculum
• Check your tire inflation

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• Verizon-Cisco Green Team - Focus Group, 1 Member(s)