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Top Ten Tips to Combat Climate Change

Posted in Environment by Gone Green on May 1st, 2006

So, you wanna save the planet huh? Well, here’s a list of the top ten tips to combat climate change - these things don’t cost the earth and you could get up off the couch now and go turn the fridge down a notch ;)

  1. Switch to energy-efficient light-bulbs
  2. Try drive your car less, get it tuned-up, switch to a hybrid or just walk.
  3. Insulate your house, make sure you have an efficient modern heating system.
  4. Turn the fridge down a notch
  5. Try keep the heat settings on all your other household appliances turned down (water heater, dishwasher, washing machine etc.)
  6. Be more water-efficient when watering your plants.
  7. Buy green energy, invest in green energy stocks.
  8. Go Organic.
  9. Recycle, buy and use recycled stuff.
  10. Be minimalist and frugal - bulk buy (less packaging), buy quality (lasts longer)