Below are the top twenty ways we can reduce our carbon footprint based on where the average household's carbon emissions come from.

Housing

1. Switch to renewables: Switch to powering your home with renewable resources through:
   • your help
   • certified provider of renewable energy
   • installation of solar panels
2. Reduce energy consumption: Quick steps:
   • If you're moving, check your new area's walkability score to find neighborhoods that require less (or no) driving
   • Focus mainly on purchasing efficient heating/cooling, water heating and cooling
   • Install a programmable (smart) thermostat
   • Seal your heating and cooling ducts
   • Add insulation and weatherstripping – especially for doors, windows, attic and attic doors
   • Switch to LED bulbs
   • In general, buy energy-efficient appliances
   • Do an energy audit
   • Turn off lights and electronics when not in use
   • Unplug devices to prevent "phantom" or standby power consumption
   • Set the thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and higher in the summer to save a significant amount of energy
   • Follow the regular maintenance of the equipment
   • Buy energy-saving office equipment
   • Shop human-powered vs. gas or electricity
   • Minimize the use of fireplaces or wood stoves
   • Wash the clothes in cold water and hang to dry
   • Check lights, appliances and curtains every morning and evening and whenever you leave the house

(More on www.globalstewards.org)