What Can You Do?
You can make a difference in the battle against global climate change. Here are a few tips to help you along the way...
- Buy Rainforest Alliance Certified™ products. They come from farms and forests that conserve trees -- valuable sponges for carbon dioxide.
- Take stock of your personal carbon footprint with a carbon calculator to help you identify your emissions -- and the places where you can cut back.
- Purchase renewable energy such as that generated from windmills, solar panels and geothermal sources.
- Recycle & buy recycled. It takes less energy to manufacture products like paper, glass, metal and plastic from recycled material.
- Plant indigenous trees. They'll absorb carbon dioxide, beautify your yard and enhance your local wildlife habitat.
- Travel responsibly by choosing eco-conscious hotels and tour operators. Take direct flights to minimize carbon emissions, and consider purchasing carbon offsets to further reduce the impact of your travel. Take note of efforts your hotel makes to reduce energy use, and help them by re-using your linens.
- Invest in energy-efficient lighting. A compact fluorescent light bulb uses 75 to 80 percent less energy than a traditional incandescent.
- Think before you drive. Walk, bike or take public transportation whenever doable. If you have to drive, consider carpooling, and when it's time to upgrade to a new vehicle, choose a car with good gas mileage.
- Adjust your thermostat. Heating and cooling are responsible for the majority of home energy use. Put your thermostat a few degrees warmer in the summer and a few degrees cooler in the winter, and use window shades to conserve warmth in your home.
- Support the Rainforest Alliance. We're working around the globe to ensure that farming, forestry and tourism are practiced responsibly. A donation to the Rainforest Alliance supports our work to conserve forests and minimize carbon emissions on farms, in forests and at hotels.
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