Catholic Climate Covenant » Tips

Use rain barrels to collect water from your roof!

kolyab — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:34:14 +0000

Use this water for plants and gardens and save money on your water bill.

Buy energy efficient appliances!

kolyab — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:22:52 +0000

Computers, printers, copiers, air conditioners, refrigerators and other appliances are available in energy efficient models that will help your home, business or school save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Save Rainwater!

kolyab — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:12:12 +0000

Use rain barrels to collect water from your roof! Use this water for plants and gardens and save money on your water bill.

Fill it up!

kolyab — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:26:30 +0000

Fill your dishwasher before running it. Automatic dishwashers use less water than washing dishes by hand, especially when they are full.

Turn Off Computers

kolyab — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:38:28 +0000

Save energy by turning off individual computers at night and setting network systems to low-power sleep modes. Shutting down just one computer and monitor system can save up to $100 annually.

Avoid the Bags!

kolyab — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:56:08 +0000

Consider reusable containers for leftovers (even from restaurants!) and for packing your lunch instead of disposable plastic bags. Containers that you can use over again will reduce emissions from producing plastic bags and be cheaper, too!

Go Small!

kolyab — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:30:58 +0000

Use your toaster oven or microwave oven instead of a conventional oven and you can consume 50 % less energy, plus it will keep your kitchen cooler in the summer.

Don’t rush!

kolyab — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:40:23 +0000

When sending packages, select ground transportation. Overnight delivery burns the most fossil fuels per item—as much as six times less efficient than ground.

Two Sided Printing

joefino — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:49:39 +0000

Be two-faced about it: use both sides of the paper! Many newer printers have two-sided printing capability, so use this as your default setting to save paper.

Keep it cool!

joefino — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:40:19 +0000

Ninety percent of the energy used for washing clothes is for heating the water. Set your washing machine dial to cold water only and save both money and energy.