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
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/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
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/10
Buy green power
Help Nature
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/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
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/10
Live, work, shop and play within your community
Create a community plan
Eat Local
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/10
Eat local and/or organic food
Try the 100 mile diet
Buy Green
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/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
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