Amy’s List
June 7th, 2006 by Mollie
I am a list person. I enjoy all sorts of lists. Here is a great list for you courtesy of Amy.
Some conservation-minded things we already do:
- recycle glass, plastic and paper
- drive conservatively and carpool whenever possible (gym, grocery, etc.)
- reduce paper usage in office by doing more things online
- use ceiling fans to circulate air rather than blasting the AC
- keep AC filters clean so they’re more efficient
- turn off lights, fans, TVs etc. when we’re not in the room
- not use excessive packing materials at the grocery store (we don’t put every single thing in a plastic bag)
- buy organic milk, fruit and vegetables when possible
- pour leftover glasses of water on our plants rather than down the sink
- low-flow toilets installed throughout
- turn off water while brushing teeth, etc.
- run dishwasher only when full
- water lawn much less; considering replacing all grass in the back with non-watering materials
- donate things like old computers, clothes, etc. to Salvation Army rather than putting them curbside to go in a landfill
Some things we’d like to do are:
- additional insulation in the walls and attic to reduce energy loss in the house
- build a patio covering that will block the southern sun against our living room wall to reduce heat in the house
- buy a Hybrid as our next vehicle
- start using canvas shopping bags