How To Go Greener

Acting on climate change is everyone’s responsibility and here’s how you can do your part.

You can share the following tips with your friends on your social networks, or post them on your website or blog, to raise awareness of the importance of taking climate action. When you share them make sure you use the #ClimateChange hash tag.

At Home: Reduce- Reuse- Recycle

Buy minimally packaged goods

• Recycle paper, plastic, glass and metal. Reuse, mend, and repurpose things to save money and divert waste from your local landfill. 
• Plug air leaks in windows and doors to increase energy efficiency
• Adjust your thermostat, lower in winter, higher in summer
• Replace old appliances with energy efficient models and light bulbs
• Save electricity by plugging appliances into a power strip and turning them off completely when not in use
• Wash clothes in cold or warm water.
• Run dishwashers only when full and don’t use heat to dry dishes
• Eat less meat, poultry, and fish
• Plant Trees – Enter tree planting pledges online, then plant indigenous or locally appropriate trees where you live. 

At Work and On the Go

• Print double-sided or not at all.
• Always use reusable cups, knives and forks.
• Think before you travel. If a video conference call will suffice, spare the hassle and expense and CO2 emissions.
• Avoid traffic jams and decrease your personal carbon print by walking, bicycling, and using mass transit whenever possible. Consider carpooling with friends, neighbours and co-workers.
• Taking the stairs can sometimes be faster than waiting in long elevator lines. In addition to saving energy, taking the stairs gives you a mild workout which will help keep you healthy.