The first ten things to do are listed by the Environment Defense Fund, the rest of the list are actions taken by local people. Take or pledge to take only THREE actions and an area artist will paint a lovely painting of your home or whatever part you may want, e.g. an arbor, a shed, a deck. It’s that simple. The art work will be exhibited at the Seacoast Science Center gala opening November 12.
Contact Mimi White, mimiwhite@earthlink.net, 964-6586 for more information and to sign up.
You can also attend the Green Saturday morning programs at the Seacoast Science Center and learn more about how you can tighten up your home. Details are in the Events Calendar on this site.
TEN+ ACTIONS:
1. Recycle and buy minimally packaged goods as much as possible.
2. Wash clothes in cold water. (Ed. – It works as well as warm, really!)
3. Install low-flow shower heads to use less water. (Ed. Feels the same as full-flow)
4. Run the dishwasher only when it is full and don’t use the heat to dry dishes.
5. Replace standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. (Ed. They come in all shapes and sizes now, some dimmable and instant-on)
6. Plug air leaks in windows and doors to increase energy efficiency.
7. Replace old appliances with energy efficient models.
8. Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation whenever possible.
9. Adjust your thermostat – lower in winter, higher in summer.
10. Share these simple steps with family and friends and increase awareness!
Other steps that have been taken:
Put up a clothesline or wooden rack.
Wrap hot water pipes.
Insulate attic and cellar.
Reglaze, recaulk and tighten old windows.
Use cloth draft-prevention “snakes” at bottom of doors and windows.
Have a home energy audit. Call your energy provider – they may do this for free or a very reasonable rate.
Program thermostats.
Compost waste.
Plant a vegetable garden.
Buy local at the Rye Farmers’ Market
