STEP #6 | Do you have a garden? Often, growing your own food is THE MOST environmentally friendly alternative. Small or large, any garden is both an economic and environmental win. Don’t have a green thumb? There are tons of resources – articles, vides, tutorials for starting your own garden as well as what is best for your location.
STEP #7 | Is about energy efficient buildings. Did you know that 40% of all energy used in the US goes to power, heat, and cool our buildings? You CAN change this. An energy audit of your home or office could show you ways to save energy and save money.
STEP #8 | This tip is about energy efficiency where we work. Challenge your office to reduce energy usage by 15%. An energy audit can help you determine the best ways to do that. Every little bit helps!
STEP #9 | Call your energy provider and ask about solar options, storing energy, and renewable energy. Yes, likely they are already thinking of these things, but we can use our voice to make our needs known.
STEP #10 | Share what you know with your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors. Passing on what you know can help someone else make an impact, too.
STEP #11 | This week’s tip is simple and it is not done enough. Reach out to your state, local and federal representatives and ask them to support legislation that protects our environment. As a constituent, your voice matters! Check out these two resources, too:• Citizens’ Climate Lobby• Climate Leadership Council
STEP #12 | Our 12th tip is about sharing… Share what you’re doing, share your ideas SHARE THIS VIDEO with your community, friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. Your great idea might be of great use to someone else, too!
BONUS STEP | Those of us living in the West: Water! Using water wisely should be everyone’s job. You CAN make a difference by conserving water where you can.
WE’RE MAKING NEWS Heart of a Building Supports Habitat for Humanity Heart of a Building is proud to support the mission of Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley. Habitat for Humanity makes homeownership possible for families in low-income neighborhoods throughout the world through no-interest mortgages (with monthly payments of no more than 30% of gross monthly income), sweat-equity from the family, and volunteer labor. Heart of a Building produced a video story about the ways that HFH St.…
Paul & Michalina’s Fantastic Grand Canyon Trip NOVEMBER 2020 | Paul Kriescher, and his wife Michalina, recently finished a 2-week road-trip to/from the Grand Canyon via a camper van, rented through Escape Camper Vans, where they used the calculations in these Carbon Offset Slides to determine that they will buy 70+ trees through the Arbor Day Foundation to offset the carbon emissions from their fantastic trip! Check this out for you future road trips, or simply for your daily commuting.
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