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ADD AN "X" TO THE ONES YOU LIKE - choose 20 things you like (remember people who don't have money when you choose, and also kids pledge sheet)same color actions could be at one exhibitHow we might facilitateBusinesses/Orgs that might help/that will tablewho from us contacts/ organizesstatus
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Choose finals by:
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 - measurability, carbon reduction, scope (people), fun exhibit...From Indianapolis Thriving: High level of involvement of students; Educational component; Environmental impact; Impact to community and families of students; Impact to underserved communities; Greatest chance for success; Ability to sustain projects into the future.
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ADULT Exhibits
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HOME:
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Improve Energy Efficiency/Cut Waste
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xGet a free home energy audit Sign-ups, visuals, poster, literatureEner-G-Save, CET, MassSave, BCAC
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Insulate your homes' envelope with MassSave or BCAC incentivesthese two blue lines go togetherEner-G-Save, CET, MassSave, BCAC
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xInstall high efficiency LED light bulbsMassSave in connection with audit
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DIY - Improve Home Energy Efficiency
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 > private seal/caulk leaksCaulk give away? discount?Carr Hardware, Home Depot
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 > improve insulationInformation about small jobsdoes Home Depot have literature?literature, sign-ups, workshops?
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x >?window treatments? Storms?Window storms? curtains? info about being sure to use storm windowsI think CET has info about curtains
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Insulate hot water pipesDemoHD/Carr/ BCAC/ MassSave
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xInstall high efficiency LED light bulbsHave energy bike from Co-op PowerHD, eversource table? CET?
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xInstall more Efficient Heat Sources-
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x > air source heat pumps
Solar Access program info/contractors/demo/visual
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 > geothermalDandelion or Aztek from last fair
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Other
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Install EE appliancesDiscounts??HD, BCAC, MassSave
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xTurn off lights
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Limit shower timeWould be fun to have a shower running for a limited time." Karaoke: Sing one song" - 3 min shower performances
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RecycleDisplay/explain - what can be recycled, etcCity of Pittsfield who runs? BCC - green team? Taconic Highschoollink to Taconic H'school project
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xRepair/ReuseHave Repair CafeRepair Cafe, Crispina (textiles?)
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Sign up for Shave the Peak (?Sierra Club text)Visual / help signing up on your phone
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Fix leaking faucets
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Use a clothesline when possible
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XPlant trees (shade & insulation)Info about plant a free tree programBEATsign up/ pledges
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XxGet a programmable thermostat - this can be part of an energy assessmentReduce heat or cooling when asleep or away/ can lower bill and emissions by 20%
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Make sure fireplace damper is closed when not in use
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Multiple items in a power strip and turn off strip at night - part of CET/ MassSAve
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Green Your Energy
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Get your electricity from clean renewable sources
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x > Go Solar!
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 >Install solarBPVS/ NE Solar
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 >Solar Access - see aboveCET
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 >sign up for Community SolarWho's doing it locally? ask Co-op Power. Nexamp, who else?
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x >Choose clean sources through your LDC (e.g. Greenstart)Mass Energy Allliance (CET)
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TRANSPORTATION:
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Bundle errands
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Carpool
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xNo idling
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Drive electric or fuel efficient car
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Local ride-sharing appWhich of us read this yesterday at the meeting? Also ask MassDot
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xDrive lessIf less than 2 or 3 miles, can walk or bike
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If possible, go from 2 cars to 1 car
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Drive smarter - sudden braking and accelerationDriving over 75 miles per hour reduces car economy by 20 per cent
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Keep vehicle well tunedMinimize emissions, car lasts longer
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Check tires regularlyKeeping tires inflated lower emissions and save fuel
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Remove empty roof rack when not in useA roof rack can decrease fuel economy by 5%
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Be weight conscious in carFor every 100 pounds of extra weight, fuel economy decreases by 1 or 2 %
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xReduce long distance travelPlane travel versus bus or train etcIf traveling by plane, can purchase carbon offstes
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FOOD/SHOPPING:
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xBuy localInfo about local farms, products CSA'scould Pittsfield Farm Mkt help? any info? Morgan Ovitsky, Berkshire Organics, Berkshire Grown
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xCut down on meat
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xSeek reduced (& less plastic) packagingExamples; bar shampoo, bar soap, have a shopping basket full of non-packaged items, show comparison
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xNo polystyrene
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No strawsYnes and friend
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Use reusable shopping bags....make your own (?free one?)Leni
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xCompost/start a veg garden
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xReduce food waste
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xBuy organic if possible
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CosmeticsJane Iredale, Grey Raven Farm, shampoo blocks, Asia Luna
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ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION - CARBON SINKS
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xWork to clean up a natural resourceAsk BEAT for ideas/sign ups, Greenagers
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Help to remove invasive species
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ENVIRONMENTAL/ENERGY POLICY
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xLearn/speak out about just policiesStudent art show?Hoping Machine member?/other musician, artist? Jana, Jennifer
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Write a letter to the EditorDana Drugman? Eagle writer?
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Write a letter to your legislator(s)Adam HInds, Tricia, CCL
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Chorus/concert/play/spoken word?
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ELECTRICITY USE AT HOME
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Appliances: refrigerator, washing machine, TV, clothes dryer, computer, stove, dishwasher
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Refrigerator - largest consumer of electricity after lightingEnergy efficient refrigerator - can save a lot of energy and cost, if you have a refrigerator in the basement, unplug when not neededvisit: www.energystar.gov - offers a lot of information
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Washing machinesEnergy efficient machine - use cold water, hot water uses five times more energy and warm water double the energy.
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DryersClothes line or rack or even in use of dryer, save energy by separating towels and heavy items. If it has a moisture sensor, using it to shut off machine when clothes are dry also lower emissions;
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Dishwashers