Car Free Actions Add Up! Mother Earth Community - Spiritus Christi Church This list shows the number of pounds of greenhouse gas saved from our atmosphere each year if you take the following actions. For every mile you don't drive, you save one pound of greenhouse gas from entering our atmosphere. Print this web page and mark an X if you are already practicing the item and a ü (check mark) if you will commit to practicing the item. Post it in a conspicuous spot to remind you to do what you can!

How I can reduce greenhouse gas emissions?	No. of lbs. of greenhouse gas NOT entering the atmoshphere per year.	I already practice (X) I will commit to practicing (ü)
Drive a Hybrid car.	3,000-20,000 lbs, depending on the car.
Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.	150 lbs per bulb.
Turn the heat down one degree.	315 lbs.
Reduce the number of dishwashing loads from six to four.	200 lbs.
Set your computer and display to go to sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity.	250 lbs.
Put your computer on a power strip and turn it off when not using.	115 lbs.
Put your TV, DVD, and VCR on power strips and turn them off when not using.	200 lbs.
Reduce use of hot water.	1 lb per 5 gallons.
Eat a plant based diet.	3,047 lbs (1.5 tons).
Plant trees.	One tree produces 260 lbs of oxygen.
Cancel 10 catalogues you don't need.	154 lbs.
Car pool/walk/ride bike to church.	1 lb. per mile .