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Plant fruit trees and create
edible landscaping in your yard. Plant native species that
are drought tolerant and provide habitat. A single tree
will absorb a ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime.
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Turn off electronic devices.
Simply turning off your television, DVD player, stereo and
computer when you’re not using them will save you thousands
of pounds of carbon dioxide a year.
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REDUCE consumption, REUSE products
before throwing away, and RECYCLE what is left over.
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Start a compost--reduce your
trash waste up 33%. Build soil and nutrients in your
own backyard.
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Use biodegradable soaps and detergents
in your home. It is a small cost to upgrade your home to
non-toxic status.
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Buy local, fresh, ecologically
grown products when available. Find a way to make them
more available in your community.
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Join a weekly potluck dinner
or start one yourself in your neighborhood.
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Reduce your fossil fuel consumption
by riding a bike, carpooling, or taking public transit.
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Use a canvas bag when shopping
and help to reduce our use of disposable plastic and paper
bags.
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Join FoCuS and become an active
member in the sustainable living movement
Foothill
Collaborative
for Sustainability