Ways to reduce emissions

Things people can do at home to reduce carbon-monoxide emissions.

• Replace frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
• Car pool, use public transportation or drive a fuel-efficient car
• Keep tires properly inflated and get better gas mileage -- reduces footprint 20 pounds for each gallon of gas saved
• Change car air filters regularly
• Run dishwashers only when full
• Make sure printer paper is 100 percent recycled
• Move thermostat down two degrees in winter and up two degrees in the summer
• Clean or replace dirty air-conditioner filters as recommended
• Take shorter showers because showers account for two-thirds of all water heating costs
• Use a low-flow showerhead because less water means less energy to heat the water
• Use cold water to wash clothes
• Buy locally, reducing the amount of energy required to drive products to the store
• Buy products with less packaging
• Plant a tree
• Buy energy-efficient appliances
• Weatherize and insulate home, and consider double-pane windows
• Turn off what's not being used and even unplug electronics not being used
• Buy organic food

SOURCE: www.earthday.net