Our
Goals
Save Paper
Almost 4 billion trees are cut down each year for paper use. The world uses 400 percent more paper now than it did 40 years ago.
When using paper, think about this: trees give oygen and the more trees are cut down, the less fresh air we get. Plus, most animals (like birds and squirels) lose thier homes.
Use Less CO2
Since 1958, the Mauna Loa Observatory has been gathering data on how much carbon dioxide is in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide has increased by about 24 percent since the beginning of this record
Also known as Carbon Dioxide, we use it everyday and we breathe it. Literally! We breathe in Oxygen and breathe out Carbon. Transportation is a big source of CO2 . All this goes into the earth's atmosphere. The carbon acts like a blanket; when the sun shines on earth, the carbon traps the sun's heat (which which warms the Earth without it it would be an Pluto, icy and devoid of life). Heat that would be normally released is trapped because the atmosphere is too thick; aka Global Warming. This affects animals that live in the artic (like that cute polar bear on National Geographic) and it destroys their habitat. Coastal floods also occur because of all the melted water from the artic. Clearly we are not going to "breathe less" to decrease CO2 levels, so what can we do?
Walking or riding your bike whenever you can is a great alternative. Thinking about buying a car? Consider electric or a hybrid!
Use Less Electricity
In 2013, the average annual electricity consumption for a U.S. residential utility customer was 10,908 kilowatthours (kWh), an average of 909 kWh per month
The elctricity we use comes from a power plant. The way they produce it is by burning fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are a non-renewable resource, so, when you're using elctricity, turn off whatever electronics you aren't using. If you live in a sunny area, you might want to consider the following:
A helathy way to produce energy is to use solor pannels, which use the energy from the sun.
**These are just a few major ones, but this shouldn't stop you from doing more**
Some Tips:
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Pick up some earth-bags at your local grocery store. Say no to both, “paper” and “plastic!”
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Replace your old light bulbs with energy saving fluorescent bulbs. Sure, they may cost more money, but you will save on your energy bill in the future and they last longer.
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Try shortening your shower by just a minute. You could save 150 gallons/month!
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Buy a stylish ceramic mug for your daily cup of coffee instead of using a disposable cup.
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Wrap your water heater in an insulated blanket.
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Try a dimmer switch. They’re easy to install and save energy!
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Turn your electronics off when you go to sleep (and don't leave them charging all night; it wastes electricity and burns out your device).