Turn off all electronic devices when they are not in use. Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs which use 60 % less energy and turn off unnecessary lights.

Install a set-back thermostat in your home. Program it to the minimum acceptable temperature for when no one is home and when you are asleep. Set the at-home, daytime temperature a few degrees lower than you have in the past. Become accustomed to wearing an extra layer in winter and keep a blanket on the couch. In summer, close curtains to keep sunlight and heat out during the hottest part of the day. Open windows to let cooler air inside from dusk to dawn.

Install a low-flow showerhead. Take shorter and cooler showers. Fix leaky faucets and don't use unnecessary water.

Replace furnace filters regularly and get an energy audit.

Dry your clothes on a rack or clothesline instead of using the dryer whenever possible. Wait to use your washer, dryer and dishwasher until you have a full load.

Whenever you make new purchases for your home, choose products that have a low-environmental impact such as Energy Star appliances. Even a switch to biodegradable dish soap can make a big difference.

Buy local. Find out where the nearest Food Coop is and patronize them instead of the big chain stores. Visit the local farmer's market for fresh local fruits and vegetables.

Make environmentally smart choices at the supermarket. Avoid items with too much packaging. Buy organic foods and fair trade goods whenever possible. Say "Neither!" when asked if you want paper or plastic and hand the clerk your own reusable cloth shopping bags.

Reduce the amount of the Earth's resources that we use. Reuse rather than replacing items, and if you are not going to use them again give them to someone who will. Recycle by placing items in your recycling bins, turning used items into something new or donating it so that someone else may use it.

Whenever possible buy recycled products.

Plant trees.

Drive a fuel-efficient vehicle and reduce the number of miles you put on your car. Take a walk, ride your bike, car-pool or take public transportation.