Rachael Langston
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 14 TOTAL
Rachael's actions
Quick Fixes
Reduce unnecessary purchases, buy long lasting products
I will reduce unnecessary purchases by only buying what I truly need.
Quick Fixes
Remove excess weight in the car
I will avoid keeping or transporting heavy objects in the car because this practice more quickly depletes fuel, improving my fuel economy by 1% for every 100 pounds of excess weight removed.
Highest-Impact Solutions
Test drive an electric vehicle (EV)
After conducting online research about available models, I will complete a test drive at a local dealer.
Quick Fixes
Take the stairs
I will take the stairs instead of the elevator for the benefit of my health and to save energy.
Highest-Impact Solutions
Participate in a green power program
If clean energy on my home is not an option, I will enroll in a legitimate green power program to encourage sourcing of electricity from renewable energy sources.
Quick Fixes
Opt out of paper junk mail lists
I will opt out of junk mail lists to reduce wasted material and energy.
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Reuse, repurpose or donate what you can
I will reuse materials instead of buying new ones and donate materials that I no longer use.
Quick Fixes
Drive speed limit
I will drive the speed limit to increase my fuel economy by 7% –14% .
Quick Fixes
Turn off the lights
I will make it a habit to always turn off the lights when I leave a room.
Quick Fixes
Adjust the thermostat
To avoid excessive heating and cooling, I will turn the thermostat down a few degrees in the winter and up in the summer.
Highest-Impact Solutions
Enroll in community solar
If clean energy on my home is not an option, I will find a community solar project in my area and sign up as a customer/subscriber/owner.
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