#01Commute
Bike short trips
Replace short car rides with a bike. A 5-mile round trip by bike saves about 5 lbs of CO₂ vs. a car.
Everyday Action
10 daily habits for a cooler planet
The biggest emissions cuts come from systemic change — but our daily routines matter too. These are simple, low-cost habits you can start tomorrow morning.
#02Commute
Take public transit
Buses and trains carry many people on far less fuel per passenger than a single-occupancy car.
#03Home
Turn off lights & unplug
Lights and 'vampire' electronics waste power. Unplug chargers and switch off lights when you leave a room.
#04Home
Adjust the thermostat
Set heat 2°F lower in winter and AC 2°F higher in summer. You'll cut energy use without noticing.
#05Home
Take shorter showers
Heating water is energy-intensive. Cutting your shower by 2 minutes saves water and emissions.
#06Home
Wash cold, line-dry
About 90% of a washer's energy heats water. Cold cycles plus air-drying drop emissions sharply.
#07Home
Eat plant-forward meals
Even one plant-based day a week noticeably reduces your food carbon footprint.
#08On-the-go
Carry a reusable bottle
Skip single-use plastic. One refillable bottle replaces hundreds each year.
#09On-the-go
Bring your own bag
Reusable totes for groceries and shopping cut plastic waste — a small habit that scales fast.
#10Home
Recycle correctly
Rinse containers, separate by material, and check local rules so recyclables actually get recycled.
#11Bonus
Bonus: plant something
A single tree absorbs ~48 lbs of CO₂ a year. Plant one, or support a reforestation org.