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COP21 – good news for the planet

Paris Climate Accord, and New Net Zero Targets | NDCs and Net Zero Pledges | At COP21, commonly referred to as the Paris Climate Accord, nations sent representatives to pledge greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) reduction targets (also known as Nationally Determined Contributions, or NDCs). At...

Reduce, reuse, recycle
Bring reusable, cloth shopping bags with you to the grocery store or farmers market
Support your local farmers and buy seasonal farmed foods and produce
Use eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Favor cloth over paper products
Choose natural lawn care - stop using pesticides and synthetic fertilizers
Use biodegradable detergent and oxygen bleach
For clean, safe drinking water without all of the waste - use a water filter and a reusable bottle
Install low-flow toilets
Drive less - try biking to work or using public transit, where these alternatives are accessible
Instead of a car that relies on conventional gasoline, consider a hybrid or plug-in hybrid (vehicles which run on biofuel and/ or electricity); or consider an all-electric vehicle, if you really want to stop using fossil fuels for your transportation needs

Install double pane windows in your home
Use CFL or LED light bulbs
Use Energy Star labeled equipment
Turn off all home and office equipment when not in use, and use power strips for your electricity needs; consider a smart power strip
Turn off lights when not in use
Turn down the thermostat - lowering it by just one degree can reduce heating energy costs significantly; consider a smart thermostat
Avoid phantom loads (electrical equipment that still uses energy even after turned off) by using a power strip
Reduce your water heater temperature from 140 degrees to 120 degrees
Consider a Home Energy Management system
Weatherize and upgrade the insulation in your home
Consider adding solar panels to your rooftop, or participating in a community solar program

[Please see: 14 Energy Saving Tips]

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COP21 – good news for the planet