Church Fellowship & Volunteers
Global Mission
at Northminster
EARTH DAY……EVERYDAY!
There are things all of us can do everyday to help preserve our environment for our grandchildren’s grandchildren and God’s good creation:
· Buy a car that gets at least 30 miles to the gallon.
· Replace standard light bulbs with energy efficient fluorescents.
· Replace worn-out home appliances with energy efficient models.
· Replace windows with energy-saving models.
· Wrap your water heater in an insulating jacket.
· Install low-flow showerheads that use less water.
· Ask your utility company for a home energy audit to pinpoint the biggest energy-wasters.
· Whenever possible, walk, bike, carpool or use mass transit.
· Insulate walls and ceilings and save about 25% of home heating bills.
GO GREEN WITH THESE TIPS!
Listed below are the amounts of carbon dioxide prevented from being released as well as financial savings per year. Take Action!
* Use compact fluorescent bulbs; save 300# CO2, $60.
* Inflate your tires; save 250# CO2, $840.
* Change your air filter; save 800# CO2, $130.
* Fill the dishwasher; save 100# CO2, $40.
* Use recycled paper; save 5# CO2/ream
* Adjust thermostat: +/- 2 degree summer/winter; save 2000# CO2, $98.
* Check water heater: no higher than 120 degrees; save 550 #CO2, $30.
* Insulate water heater; save 1000# CO2, $40.
* Switch to tankless water heater; save 300# CO2, $390.
* Change the AC filter; save 350# CO2, $150.
* Take shorter showers; save 350# CO2, $99.
* Install a low-flow showerhead; save 350# CO2, $150.
* Buy products locally
* Buy minimally packaged goods; save 1,200# CO2, $1,000
* Buy a fuel-efficient car; save thousands #s CO2 and money.
* Plant a tree; save 2,000# CO2
* Weatherize your home; save 1700# CO2, $274.
* Use a push mower; save 80# CO2
* Unplug un-used electronics; save 1000# CO@, $256.
* Insulate walls/ceilings; save 2000# CO2, $245.
* Air dry clothes; save 700#, $75.
* Switch to double pane windows; save 10000# CO2; $436.
* Buy organic food; reduce chemicals/energy use.
* Bring cloth bags to the market; reduces waste and energy use.
Start with one or two you are not already doing. Add on others in the future. Every step makes a difference. Let’s make a difference individually and together at Northminster. Reduce, reuse, recycle!