Cool Columbia

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