• Bundle errands to reduce the amount of time spent in the car
• Carpool 
• Choose the most fuel-efficient option when buying a vehicle
• When possible, walk, bike and use mass transit options instead of driving
• Learn & practice driving habits that improve fuel economy
• Drive a hybrid or electric vehicle when possible
• Reduce or eliminate air travel and purchase carbon offsets to minimize impact of air travel emissions

• Buy locally-made products 
• Purchase products with low or no packaging and/or buy in bulk
• Avoid single use plastics such as water bottles, take-out cups, and plastic utensils
• Buy used items instead of new ones
• Reduce or eliminate meat consumption 
• Compost food waste
• Reuse and recycle!

Heating and Cooling

• Caulk windows and doors, install gaskets and foam insulation on wall outlets & light plates
• Use weather strip or rope caulk and install plastic sheeting on drafty windows
• Use sweeps or weatherstripping on drafty doors
• Install insulating window shades and lower them on hot summer days and cold winter nights
• Install and use a programmable thermostat, turn down heat while sleeping or away, and keep air conditioning at 78 degrees or warmer
• Use a fan instead of air conditioning to provide cooling at a lower cost
• Regularly service your heating system (yearly for oil, about every 2 years for natural gas). Replace filters on warm air systems

Appliances & Lighting

• Turn off appliances and lights when not in use
• When purchasing new appliances, consider buying ENERGY STAR rated appliances (they are certified to be more energy efficient)
• Install ENERGY STAR CFL or LED light bulbs
• Use motion sensor lighting outdoors
• Hang your clothes to dry instead of using the electric dryer
• Use “smart power strips” that shut off power to electronic devices when not in use

Conserve Hot Water

• Wash only full loads of laundry and in cold water whenever possible
• Insulate hot water pipes and electric water heaters
• Use high-efficiency showerheads and shower and faucet aerators
• Set your hot water heater to 120 degrees or lower (make sure to turn off the electricity before adjusting your water heater’s temperature)
• Fix any water leaks