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2	Calculate Your Footprint Calculate your current footprint to set a baseline starting point. Here are a few websites with good calculators: www.myfootprint.org http://www.lowimpactliving.com http://www.footprintnetwork.org http://www.earthday.net
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4	Choose A Smaller Home In the U.S., huge homes are becoming the norm, requiring much more energy to heat and cool them. Jay Shaefer, a retired professor, built a 100 sq. ft. home for himself in Northern California and now sells plans for homes ranging from 75 sq. ft. up to 350 sq. ft.
5	Build or Remodel Using “Green” Principles Environmental Impact Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Resources Indoor Air Quality Community Issues Resource Conservation
6	Hybrid Straw Bale Home
7	Why Green Buildings Are Important
8	"GET STARTED WITH ENERGY EFFICIENCY" GET STARTED WITH ENERGY EFFICIENCY
9	Invest in An Efficient Heat and Air System If you cannot manage to make the switch, work toward making your current system more efficient. When purchasing a new heat and air system, invest in a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating of at least 14, the minimum required for an EPA Energy Star system. Compare brands online before purchasing. Find out what to look for here: http://www.energysavers.gov
10	Adjust Your Thermostat If you move your heater thermostat down just two degrees in winter and up two degrees in summer, you could save $98 and 2,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year.
11	Change Your AC Filter Often
12	Wash Clothes in Cold Water
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14	Buying used clothing and other used goods diverts useful items from the waste stream and reduces the resources needed to make and transport new things. Check out www.Freecycle.org in your local area for a variety of used goods.
15	Replace Old Appliances Since inefficient appliances waste energy, you can save hundreds of dollars per year and hundreds of pounds of carbon dioxide by replacing them with new Energy Star rated appliances.
16	Cozy Up to Your Water Heater If you can’t manage to retrofit your water heater to solar panels (best idea), try wrapping it up in an insulated blanket ($10-$20). You could save $40 and 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year.
17	Switch to a Tankless Water Heater Since your water will be heated as you use it, you could save $40 and 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide each year or If you keep your water heater thermostat no higher tha120°F, you could save $30 and 550 lbs. of carbon dioxide a year.
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19	Save Energy and $$$ with a Smart Power Strip
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21	More Energy Efficiency Tips Weatherize Your Home If you caulk and weather strip your doorways and windows, you could save $274 and 1,700 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year. Insulate Your Home Make sure your walls and ceilings are insulated properly and you could save $245 and 2,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year. Switch to Double-Pane Windows Your investment in double-pane windows will soon pay off when you save up to $436 and 10,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year.
22	"USBCELL Rechargeable Batteries …" USBCELL Rechargeable Batteries …
23	Open Windows
24	Reusable Container vs. Bottled Water Tap water costs an average of $.002 per gallon while a gallon of bottled water costs from $0.89 to $8.26 per gallon.
25	Reusable Containers vs. Bottled Water
26	Take Shorter Showers
27	Install a Low-Flow Showerhead Since using less water in the shower means less energy is used to heat the water, using a low-flow showerhead could save $150 and 350 lbs. of carbon dioxide a year. (And, save money on your water bill as well.)
28	Believe It or Not! A dripping faucet can waste between 300 and 4,000 gallons of water per month. A leaky toilet can waste more than 50 gallons of water a day! Some leaks make a running sound, but others are silent. Since 38% percent of our in-home water gets flushed down the toilet, this is one of the most important areas for conservation.
29	Capture Your Rainwater Rainwater catchment — or “harvesting” — is an ancient practice now enjoying a revival as an alternate water supply. The practice involves collecting rainwater from a roof or other surface before it reaches the ground and storing it for future use. Just Google “rainwater catchment” for all types of information on how to do this.
30	More Water Conservation Actions Turn off the water while shaving or brushing your teeth. Save 4 to 10 gallons per day. Take a five-minute shower rather than a bath. Save 21 to 26 gallons. If you take a bath, fill your tub only half-way. Save 16 gallons. Don’t use your toilet as a wastebasket. Save 2 to 7 gallons per flush.
31	Even More Water Conservation Actions Wash and rinse dishes in a filled sink basin. Save 8 to 15 gallons per day. Run the dishwasher only when it’s full. Save 15 gallons per load. Run your washing machine only when it’s full. Save 30 to 50 gallons per load. Don’t forget outdoor water conservation!! Be sure to water in the early morning hours or late in the evening when so much will not be lost to evaporation.
32	Avoid Water Pollution Do not pour or hose down automotive waste, household cleaning products, fertilizers, or pesticides into storm drains, streams, rivers, or on the street or sidewalk.
33	Use A Push Mower Not only will you save money and up to 80 lbs. of carbon dioxide every year, you will get some exercise if you use a push mower on your lawn. Using an electric mower will reduce carbon dioxide, but probably won't save money.
34	Plant Trees Since deciduous trees suck up carbon dioxide and make clean air for us to breathe, you could save 2,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year for each tree you plant. Choose native species for a better survival rate and they also require less water. Plant on the south or west side to cool your home during hot summer months.
35	Replace Grass with Edible Gardens Why waste all that space in your yard on grass when you could be growing fresh herbs and vegetables?
36	Buy Locally-Grown Food Purchasing local foods from CSAs ("subscription farming"), the Oklahoma Food Cooperative or farmers markets reduces the amount of energy required to transport your products. And, the flavor is SO much better!
37	Compost Organic Waste Compost your leaves, grass and food waste instead of sending them to the landfill. Most natural garden wastes can be composted, thus yielding free fertilizer without polluting the air.
38	Recycle Everything You Can … Recycling Preserves Natural Resources
39	Recycling Reduces Energy Consumption
40	Buy Minimally Packaged Goods If you reduce your garbage by around 10% by purchasing products with less packaging, you could save $1,000 and 1,200 lbs. of carbon dioxide per year.
41	Use Less Stuff! Create your own personal “on the go” green kit. Small purchases that can add up to a big reduction in your impact include: Reusable tote bags for shopping Stainless steel or aluminum water bottle Travel coffee mug Supplies for eating away from home (include insulated lunch bag/box, utensils, reusable napkin, aluminum foil for leftovers, etc.)
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43	Consider Fuel Consumption When Purchasing Your Car
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45	Maintain Proper Maintenance Follow recommended maintenance schedule to avoid costly problems and ensure that your vehicle will run more efficiently.
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47	Carpool Often
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49	Inflate Your Tires
50	Don’t Speed!
51	Don’t Brake Sharply
52	Remove Unnecessary Loads to Save Fuel
53	Change Your Air Filter
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