Sustainable Actions
Lists of sustainable actions and practices are provided below for various categories for which our environmental impacts should be considered. Focus on one action that you would like to complete prior to moving on to another. You can find more information on many of these topics within the blog and vendor sections of this website. Updates will continuously be made in an attempt to ensure these lists are as comprehensive as possible.
Energy Efficiency
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Get a free energy audit from your utility.
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Install the following energy savings items:
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LED lightbulbs
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Smart thermostats
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Energy-efficient windows
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EnergyStar appliances (e.g., washer & dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator)
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Motion detectors for lighting
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Unplug chargers, electronics, & small appliances when not in use (i.e., reduce "vampire" power)
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Reduce heat/increase AC by 2 degrees
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Close/open curtains during midday in summer/winter.
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Wash clothes in cold water.
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Turn off lights!
Renewable Energy
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Support solar energy through one or more of the following:
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Subscribe to a solar farm (i.e., community solar)
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Install solar panels on the roof, ground, or parking lot canopies (commercial)
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Hire a solar developer to install solar panels through a power purchase agreement (PPA)
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Install a small wind turbine (if practical).
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Manually retire any renewable energy credits (RECs) you receive through solar or wind production.
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Purchase portable solar panels and a battery pack.
Reduce Plastic Usage
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Get a free energy audit from your utility.
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Install the following energy savings items:
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LED lightbulbs
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Smart thermostats
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Energy-efficient windows
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EnergyStar appliances (e.g., washer & dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator)
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Motion detectors for lighting
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Unplug chargers, electronics, & small appliances when not in use (i.e., reduce "vampire" power)
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Reduce heat/increase AC by 2 degrees
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Close/open curtains during midday in summer/winter.
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Wash clothes in cold water.
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Turn off lights!
Reduce Data & AI Usage
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Support solar energy through one or more of the following:
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Subscribe to a solar farm (i.e., community solar)
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Install solar panels on the roof, ground, or parking lot canopies (commercial)
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Hire a solar developer to install solar panels through a power purchase agreement (PPA)
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Install a small wind turbine (if practical).
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Manually retire any renewable energy credits (RECs) you receive through solar or wind production.
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Purchase portable solar panels and a battery pack.
