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Put up election signs
As for many climate actions — influencing other people is key to creating an impact. Putting up election signs in your yard puts the topic into the mind of others as they pass by. Go for it! Make a statement and influence...
Avoid bottled beverages
It is no secret that our oceans and land are choking on waste, but what do we do about it? Start at the top and work your way down the list of offenders. Avoiding bottled beverages, which often come in plastic, is a good...
Install a smart thermostat
Your thermostat is the central nervous system of your home heating or cooling system. If you still rely on antiquated manual thermostats, you are burning unnecessary money and carbon. Typically, smart thermostats save you...
Create a green team at work
The workplace is often a critically neglected area when it comes to sustainability. It takes time and thought energy to create change. Luckily you already understand your workplace and are well suited to be an agent of...
Setup rainwater harvesting
One of our most essential needs, for most of us, water is often taken for granted, being conveniently piped right to our homes. This tremendous human achievement should be given its due credit and appreciated, but also its...
Avoid hotel toiletries
Bringing your own toiletries is not only more convenient because you know what you are getting out of your products, but it also reduces the amount of plastic you consume. I know the mini shampoos and conditioners are...
Borrow library books
Most people only read a book once. By borrowing books from the library instead of buying them, multiple people read each copy, reducing the number of copies that need to be produced. This, in turn, reduces the number of...
Get basic first aid training
Knowing even a little first aid can be critical in the event of a severe accident or climate event. It is also useful for the cuts and burns of day-to-day life. And in the event of a major disaster, you can better assist...
Plant native milkweed
Monarchs are large and brilliantly colored butterflies that are among the most easily recognizable. They are one of the few migratory insects, traveling great distances between summer and winter. In the summer, they range...
Bike instead of drive
Car travel is one of the biggest carbon dioxide emission sources and creates harmful particulates, nitrous oxide, ozone, and other pollutants. Cycling is a great alternative for many car journeys, bringing significant...
Drink plant milk
Plant-based milk has been making headlines for a number of years now. You have undoubtedly seen a variety of non-dairy milk in stores or heard about them from friends or family. These new options have become popular with...
Get clothes second hand
Money spent on brand-new clothes represents pollution from manufacturing, packaging, and shipping of these textiles. Will you ever be able to use only used clothing? Realistically not. But the more you incorporate...
Lights out for Earth Hour
Earth Hour is a worldwide movement held annually to encourage individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour, do something positive with that time, and celebrate our planet....
Use a bidet
Use a bidet to reduce your toilet paper consumption and bring this luxury home trend into your life. Bidets are extremely popular throughout many parts of the world thanks to the cleaner, fresher, and healthier feeling they...
Electric bike instead of drive
An electric bike is a game-changer for bike commuting. The motor assist makes it easy to travel fast, climb hills, and haul heavy loads (including children!) without breaking a sweat (literally). You do not have to be in...