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What you can do to reduce climate change Part 1

Thursday Apr 14, 2016

By taking climate action at home, at work, and in your community, you will help Boston achieve its sustainability goals set forth in Boston's Climate Action Plan. You will also be helping to strengthen our neighborhoods, fuel our economy, and drive innovation. Visit www.GreenovateBoston.org to learn more and show your commitment by pledging to take climate action.
Quick & Easy:

Sign up for a no cost energy assessment at RenewBoston.
Set your thermostat to 68 or cooler in the winter, and 78 or warmer in the summer

Replace light bulbs with CLFs or LEDs

Unplug electronics and turn off lights when not in use

Use cold water for washing clothes and dishes

Over half of your household waste can be recycled.

Use your garbage disposal for food scraps. F ats, oils or grease should never go down the drain

Insulate your windows with storm windows or window film to reduce heatloss

Seal leaks around doors and windows with caulk and weather stripping

Insulate your hot water heater and pipes

Buy ENERGY STAR electronics and appliances

Explore your roof's solar potential at dwell.com/Boston

Learn where you can recycle electronics and plastic bags

Use reusable bags, lunch box,mugs, and other items


Compost at home, either in your backyard or indoors

Take advantage of leaf and yard waste compost collection

Install low flow faucets and showerheads

Green your garden with a rain barrel
and native species

Visit http://greenovateboston.org/