| We can all do our part to help save our environment and support cleaner air. Below is a list of 34 things we can adjust in our everyday lives to help save our planet. | |  |  |  |  |
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| Drive Wise |
| 1. | Reduce automobile use. Whenever possible walk, bike, car or van pool or use mass transit. 22 lbs. of CO2 is saved per gallon of gas saved. |
| 2. | Maintain your vehicle. Keep tires properly inflated, replace filters and keep tuned. |
| 3. | Don't top off gas or overfill tank. Avoid spilling gas at the fuel pump by carefully placing and removing the hose and nozzle. |
| 4. | Combine trips. More cold starts mean more emissions. |
| 5. | Avoid idling, rush-hour traffic and use cruise control. Turn engine off, save fuel and keep air clean. |
| 6. | Purchase a fuel efficient or electric vehicle. Drive your newer car on long trips for better emission control. |
| 7. | Park in the shade when possible. Avoid evaporative emissions from your sun-heated gas tank. |
| 8. | Report smoking vehicles. 1-800-END-SMOG |
| Live Wise |
| 9. | Conserve energy. Turn off lights when you leave a room and replace bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs, run the dishwasher only when full and use energy-setting to dry, wash cloths in warm or cold water instead of hot. |
| 10. | Ask your utility company for a home energy audit and tips. Add insulation where inefficient . |
| 11. | Don't over heat or cool rooms. Use a programmable thermostat or a fan instead of an air conditioner whenever possible. |
| 12. | Replace windows with the most energy-saving models. Caulk and weatherstrip around doors and windows. |
| 13. | Replace appliances with the most energy-efficient models. 3,000 lbs. of CO2 can be saved with an energy-efficient refrigerator. |
| 14. | Install low-flow shower heads to save hot water. |
| 15. | Wrap or insulate your hot water heater. |
| 16. | Clean or replace air filters. Cleaning an air conditioner filter can save 5% of the energy used. |
| 17. | Reduce waste. Buy less packaged goods, and choose recycled and reusable instead of disposable. |
| 18. | Plant trees around your house for shade. Paint your home a light color in a warm climate, a dark color in a cold climate. |
| 19. | Use a propane or gas barbecue instead of charcoal. Start briquettes with an electric probe. |
| 20. | Use water based paints and products. Look for products labeled zero VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) |
| 21. | Consider manual or electric lawn equipment. |
| 22. | Recycle paper, plastic and metal. |
| Shop Wise |
| 23. | Buy an energy efficient or electric vehicle |
| 24. | Buy less packaged goods, and choose recycled and reusable instead of disposable. |
| 25. | Buy the most energy-efficient appliances. |
| 26. | Use environmentally safer products. For example baking soda instead of harsh cleanser. Visit greenmarketplace.com. |
| Work Wise |
| 27. | Telecommute or use teleconferencing technologies. |
| 28. | Ask your employer to install bike racks and support vanpool programs. |
| 29. | Ask your employer to buy and maintain energy efficient fleets. |
| 30. | Pack a lunch instead of driving to a restaurant. |
| 31. | Speak out. Tell friends, family and co-workers what you're doing and why. |
| 32. | Write your local paper or elected representative. Support actions for cleaner air. |
| 33. | Use both sides of copy and printer paper and recycle used paper. |
| 34. | Be informed about environmental issues. |
