Ways to reduce your carbon footprint:

Energy

• Buy green power to reduce the carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide emissions from the power you use.
• Reduce energy usage:
  • Turn off the lights when no one's in the room.
  • Avoid vampire draw by unplugging devices not in use or currently charging.
  • Use energy efficient light bulbs
  • Wash clothing on cold or warm water when possible.
  • Run your dishwasher full
  • Decrease the temperature of your water heater
  • Insulate walls
  • Turn up the thermostat in the summer and turn it down in the winter.  See if a cross breeze and fans are enough in the summer and wear an extra sweater in the winter.
  • Clean or replace filters on your furnace and air conditioner

Buying

• Reduce amount you buy
• Look for items which are:
  • made of recycled material
  • not overpackaged
  • reusable
  • recyclable
  • energy efficient (appliances)
• Reuse or repurpose
• Recycle

Food

• Eat less meat
• Buy organic foods - the soil they're grown in absorbs more carbon.
• Buy fresh instead of frozen (when you know you will eat it in time)
• Support local farmers markets

Transportation

• Ride a bike, walk, carpool, or take public transportation.  Set up a Sunday morning carpool to church.
• Have your car serviced regularly.  Check your car's tire pressure weekly.
• Maximize your fuel efficiency by driving sensibly at the speed limit.

Want more tips and explanations - see Climate Crisis' tips.