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Turn Down the Water Heater
120° F is usually hot enough.
Bring in my own Coffee Mug
Styrofoam and paper cups create needless waste. Use a mug from home.
Carpool to Work/School
Less cars on the road means less carbon in the air.
Install Low-Flow Showerheads
Using less hot water means saving water and energy.
Donate Old Cell Phones
A charity is a much better place for old cell phones than a landfill.
Clean My AC filters
Cleaning a dirty filter can save 5% of the energy used.
Choose a Fuel-Efficient Car
The more miles per gallon, the less CO2 emitted.
recycle car batteries and oil
Some mechanics will take old batteries, antifreeze and motor oil.
Compost Leftovers
Keep your garden and lawn looking green, and your waste out of landfills.
Opt for Renewable Energy
You may be able to purchase renewable energy from your power company.
Start a Vegetable Garden
Think global and eat really, really local.
Keep My Tires Inflated
Properly inflated tires could reduce gasoline use by 2%.
Return Plastic Bags to Stores
Many major groceries have their own plastic bag recycling programs.
Clean Using Organic Cleaners
You can make your own using vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice.
Use Propane Instead of Electric
Electricity often comes from a coal plant. Propane is much easier on the planet.
Eat Less Meat
Meat production requires a detrimental amount of natural resources.
Plant a Tree
Trees turn pollutants into oxygen and absorb CO2.
Print With Water-Based Inks
Standard printer ink is petroleum based, so it has an energy-related cost.
Spread Love and Kindness!
Make the world more Cosmolicious by spreading some love with one tiny act of kindness and get some great Cosmo Karma back for you! See below for some examples, then tell us how you’ve spread the love! Examples: 1. Donate business clothes to underprivileged women to...