Cool Columbia

	WHAT IS COOL COLUMBIA?
	WHAT YOU CAN DO
	TAKE THE PLEDGE
	BECOME A COOL COLUMBIA HOUSEHOLD
	CREATE AN ACTION PLAN
	LEARN MORE
	TRACK ENERGY USAGE
	COOL COLUMBIA KIDS

Use this checklist to see what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint

	Current	Goal
Save Energy	/10	/10
Use CFLs Turn off lights and appliances Buy energy efficient appliances Set the A/C higher Cool naturally Air dry laundry Get an energy audit Upgrade your insulation Eat more vegetarian meals
Use Green Power	/10	/10
Buy green power
Help Nature	/10	/10
Volunteer at your local park and community garden
Drive Less	/10	/10
Walk, ride a bike, or take public transit Join a car-sharing network Plan for fewer trips Buy a hybrid or fuel-efficient car
Live Local	/10	/10
Live, work, shop and play within your community Create a community plan
Eat Local	/10	/10
Eat local and/or organic food Try the 100 mile diet
Buy Green	/10	/10
Buy environmentally-friendly products Look for eco labels Invest responsibly
Waste Less	/10	/10
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Avoid excess packaging Bring your own shopping bag to the market Compost food waste
Prevent Pollution	/10	/10
Go to www.nyc.gov/wasteless to educate yourself on how to reduce toxics at home and dispose of hazardous materials safely
Work Green	/10	/10
Turn off lights and computer when not in use Print double-sided Recycle Consider commuting by carpooling, biking or mass transportation
Total	/100	/100