Taking small considerations in your life can help reduce the amount of waste you produce and increase the energy you conserve. Here is a list of ten things you can do to support a healthier environment.
1. Smart shopping
· Buy what you need, not what you want
· Consider renting and borrowing things that are seldom needed
· Buy used items from garage sales and second-hand stores
2. Simple savers
· Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
· Use aerators on faucets and shower heads
· Weatherstrip windows and doors
3. Transportation alternatives
· Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportation
· When driving, reduce idling and maintain correct tire pressure
· Consider car sharing programs or renting
4. Food choices
· Choose local and organic foods that are in season and support local food producers
· Eat less meat, and only eat meat that is humanely farmed.
5. Washing and drying
· Wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to air dry
6. Heating and cooling
· For summer air conditioning, set your thermostat to 24°C or 25°C
· For winter heating, set your thermostat to 19°C or 20°C
· Install ceiling fans and programmable thermostats
7. Close to home
· Vacation, travel and work as close to home as possible
8. Bathroom basics
· Take short showers instead of baths
· Close water taps while brushing your teeth
9. Careful cleaning
· Choose natural, non-toxic cleaning products
· Make simple, natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water
10. Don’t discard
· Donate, reuse and recycle items before throwing them into the trash
· Harmful materials like chemicals, batteries, electronics, etc. should be taken to local hazardous waste depots or recyclers
I'M FINE, YOU'RE FINE: ARTISTS RESPOND TO CLIMATE CHANGE
April 22nd – 26th, 2009
Opening Reception today from 5:00 – 8:00 pm
2231 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
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