What You Can Do
Natalie Isaacs, Founder,
1 Million Women
1. “Download the 1 Million Women app and get 12 new ideas every day. Join us across all our social media channels too, “ Natalie says.
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2. “Set your washing machine to cold.”
The impact of cold-water washing on clothes and climate.
3. “Turn off your hot water heater when you’re not at home.”
Popular Mechanics recommends Vacation Mode to save energy.
4. “Check your vehicle’s tire pressure. Under-inflated tires increase fuel consumption.”
The US Department of Energy recommends you keep proper air pressure in tires as one of four ways to improve fuel efficiency.
5. “Don’t wash your dishes by hand; your dishwasher uses less energy and saves water.”
Dishwashers save energy and water, as does skipping the habit of rinsing dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
6. “When you order online, order in bulk (double or triple what you need at the moment) to avoid multiple deliveries.”
Five online vendors where you can buy in bulk.
7. “Don’t rake your leaves in the fall; they insulate ground that sequesters greenhouse gases.”
Treehugger.com agrees and explains.
8. “Keep your smartphone a year or two longer; the manufacturing process is energy intensive.”
Greenpeace’s report, “From Smart to Senseless,” quantifies this allegation on pages 3, 4 and 5.
Natalie’s Book, Every Woman’s Guide to Saving the Planet, includes many more ideas.