Lenten Carbon Fast 2020 ~ 3rd Saturday
Reduce food waste. Buy only the food you need. Eat or share all the food you buy.
Reduce food waste. Buy only the food you need. Eat or share all the food you buy.
Use your own water bottle. Plastic bottles and other disposable containers will not decompose for thousands of years
Obey the speed limit when driving. Every 10 mph fast reduces fuel economy by about 4 mpg
Clean or replace air filters as recommended. Replacing a dirty furnace filter can save 15% of the energy used.
Check your tire pressure. Low tire pressure means higher energy/fuel consumption.
When boiling or heating water on the stove, use a pan with a lid. Only use as much water as you need.
Run your dishwasher only with a full load. Use the energy saving modes when available. Don’t use heat when drying your dishes.
Caulk and weatherstrip around doors and windows to plug air leaks. Insulate your walls and ceilings; this can save about 25% on home heating bills.
Eat local and native. Choosing foods grown close to home and in-season means fewer miles and less disruption of natural cycles.
Turn your central heating thermostat down by one degree or more.