• Plant deciduous shade trees to protect windows from summer sun but allow it in during the winter.


• Explore installing a solar water heater for your home.


• Encourage friends, neighbors, businesses, local organizations to recycle and sponsor recycling efforts.


• Use recycled products, especially paper.


• Re-use envelopes, jars, paper bags, scrap paper, etc.


• Join a car pool or use public transport to commute.


• Reduce your use of air-conditioning.


• Rent or borrow items that you don't use often.


• Start a garden; plant a garden instead of a lawn


• Compost kitchen and garden waste, or give it to a friend who can.