Global Warming at Home (College Edition) Global Warming at Home Carlos Aleman, Andrew BarisCarlos Aleman Andrew Baris Tina Bui Tina Bui
Introduction • Critical junction in earth’s history • Evidence • You can help
GARAGE
Carpool When You Can • Carpooling with friends saves fuel! • Savings per year? –790 lbs. of CO2 –$500
Buy a Hybrid Car and/or Fuel Efficient Car • They even look cooler… • Savings per year? –16,000 lbs. of CO2 –$3,750
Inflate Your Tires • Keep the tires on your car adequately inflated. Check them monthly. • Savings per year? –250 lbs. of CO2 –$840
Use Recycled Paper • Make sure your printer paper is 100% post consumer recycled paper. • Savings per year? –50 lbs. of CO2 –$20
Air Dry Your Clothes • Instead of using the dryer in the warm seasons, line-dry your clothes. (it’s more fun too!) • Savings per year? –700 lbs. of CO2 –$75
BEDROOM
Adjust Your Thermostat • Move your heater thermostat down two degrees in winter and up two degrees in the summer. • Savings per year? –2000 lbs. of CO2 –$98
Unplug Un-Used Electronics • Even when electronic devices are turned off, they use energy • Savings per year? –1,000 lbs of CO2 –$256 per year
Put on a Sweater • Instead of turning up the heat in your home, put on more clothes! • Savings per year? –1,000 lbs. of CO2 –$250
Use Fluorescent Bulbs • Replace (at least) 3 frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs • Savings per year? –300 lbs. of carbon dioxide / year –$60 / year
BATHROOM
Take Shorter Showers • 2/3 of all water heating costs are from taking showers • Savings per year? –350 lbs. of CO2 –$99
Low-Flow Showerhead & Sink Faucets • Less water = less energy to heat the water! • Savings per year? –550 lbs. of CO2 –$275
KITCHEN
Reduce Reuse Recycle • Buy products with less packaging and RECYCLE! • Savings per year? -1,000 lbs. of CO2 -$10
Turn Off the Lights • You’re not using them…so why keep them on??? • Savings per year? -100 lbs. of CO2 -$45
Use Manual Appliances • Requires no electricity. Use your muscles! • Savings per year? -100 lbs. of CO2 -$40
Fill the Dishwasher • Only with a FULL LOAD! • Savings per year? –100 lbs. of carbon dioxide –$40
Open the Window Blinds • Close light-colored shades or blinds during warm weather (visa versa in cold) • Savings per year? –2000 lbs of CO2 –$100
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Bibliography http://www.greenprintdenver.org/getinvolved/tips_energy.php http://www.theolympian.com/105/story/86053.html http://www.cwac.net/energy/energy_saving_tips.html http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_actionitems.asp