SECTION ONE: Cool Lifestyle Action Plan

1. DUMPING ON GARBAGE - Reducing Solid Waste

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Reducing solid waste (see table in Chapter One) / 1560 - 3120 pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____
   
   
2. Recycling curbside 100% / 1300 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____

2. AM I CLEAN YET? - Reducing Hot Water Used in Showers

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Install low-flow shower heads / 250 pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____
   
   
2. Reduce shower times to 5 minutes / 300 lbs/person
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____

3. SCRUB-A-DUB TUB - Reducing Water Used for Washing Dishes

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Reduce electric dishwasher use per week / 100 lbs/ea. load less
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____
   
   
2. Adopt sustainable hand-dishwashing habits / 125 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


3. Purchase an Energy Star® dishwasher / 125 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____

4. WEAR IT AGAIN SAM - Washing and Drying Clothes Efficiently

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Reducing warm or hot wash loads per week / 100 lbs/ea. load less
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____
   
   
2. Reducing number of weekly dryer loads / 260 lbs/ea. load less
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


3. Purchase an Energy Star® front load washer / 500 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____

5. BETTER A SWEATER - Turning Down the Heating Thermostat

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Set thermostat to 65-68 when people are home and active; set it to 55-58 at night and when no one is home / 1400 pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____

6. PLUG YOUR ELECTRICITY LEAKS - Turning Your Appliances All the Way Off

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Turn Your Appliances All the Way Off / 600 pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____

7. CHILL-IN - Cooling More Efficiently

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Replace or clean AC filter as recommended / 350 pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____
   
   
2. Raise your thermostat 4 degrees / 60-240 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


3. Purchase an Energy Star® air conditioner / 600 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____

8. THINK BEFORE YOU GO - Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Reduce miles driven in a car or truck by 20% / 450-4000 pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____

9. DRIVE EARTH SMART - Fuel Efficient Driving

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Fuel Efficient Driving / 1100 lbs/ vehicle
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____

10. CHEW ON THIS FOR A WHILE - Eating Lower on the Food Chain

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Switch from meat to vegetarian meals one or more days a week / 700 pounds for each regular day switched
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____

SECTION ONE TOTALS:

• Pounds reduced by end of program ____________
• Pounds reduction pledged for future ____________

SECTION TWO: Cool Household Systems Action Plan

11. MEET YOUR WATER HEATER - Making Your Water Heater Efficient

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Set temperature of your water heater to 120˚ / 150 pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____
   
   
2. Insulating your hot water heater / 175 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


3. Installing a solar hot water heater / 2500 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____

12. LIGHT OF YOUR LIFE - Installing Energy Efficient Lights

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Installing five compact fluorescent bulbs / 500 pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____
   
   
2. Installing additional compact fluorescent bulbs / 100 lbs/ bulb
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____

13. CHILL OUT - Sealing Air Leaks

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Thoroughly sealing air leaks in your home / 800 pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____

14. FURNACE FLING - Tune Up Your Furnace

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Furnace tune-up / 300 pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____
   
   
2. Sealing and insulating warm-air heating ducts / 800 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


3. Purchasing an energy-efficient furnace / 2400 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____

15. A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY HOUSEHOLD - Achieving Maximum Energy Efficiency

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Insulating your walls and attic / 1200 pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____
   
   
2. Installing storm or high-efficiency windows / 800 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


3. Replace old refrigerator with a new, Energy Star® model / 500 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____

16. GREEN POWER - Switching to Renewable Energy

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Purchasing "green power" from electric utility / 200 lbs per 100 kWh
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____

17. IS YOUR CAR PHYSICALLY FIT? - Maintaining an Efficient Car

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Engine tune-up and maintaining air-pressure in your tires / 1500 pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____

18. BEFRIEND AN EARTH-SMART AUTO - Buying a Fuel-Efficient Car

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Purchase a more fuel-efficient vehicle than you currently drive / 2000-10,000 lbs
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____

19. CARBON NEUTRAL - Neutralizing Your Carbon Dioxide Footprint

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Planting trees / 25 pounds/tree
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____
   
   
2. Purchasing carbon offsets / As much as you like
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


3. Purchasing travel offsets / As much as you want
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____

SECTION TWO TOTALS:

• Pounds reduced by end of program ____________
• Pounds reduction pledged for future ____________

SECTION THREE: Empowering Others to Lose Unwanted Pounds Action Plan

20. Psst...SAVE THE PLANET, PASS IT ON - Encouraging People You Know to Go on a Low Carbon Diet

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Level 1: 5 Households / 25,000 pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____
   
   
2. Level 2: 20 Households / 100,000 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


3. Level 3: 50 Households / 250,000 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


4. Level 4: 100 Households / 500,000 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


5. Level 5: 200 Households / 1,000,000 pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____

21. A COOL PLACE TO WORK - Helping Your Workplace Reduce its CO₂ Footprint

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Help Your Workplace Reduce its CO₂ Footprint / _______ pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____

22. A COOL COMMUNITY - Helping Your Community Go on a Low Carbon Diet

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Level 1: 1,000 Households / 5 Million pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____
   
   
2. Level 2: 5,000 Households / 25 Million pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


3. Level 3: 10,000 Households / 50 Million pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


4. Level 4: 20,000 Households / 100 Million pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


5. Level 5: 50,000 Households / 250 Million pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


6. Level 6: 100,000 Households / 500 Million pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____


7. Level 7: 200,000 Households / 1 Billion pounds
1. Will do action ____
2. Date I will complete this action _______
3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
5. Action done ____

23. A COOL CITIZEN - Helping Your Community Set Up CO₂ Reduction Systems

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Community proposal reduction goal _______ / _______pounds
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____

24. A COOL SCHOOL - Helping Children Adopt Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyles

Actions / Pounds you can lose annually by doing this action:

1. Number of students participating _________ / 500 pounds/student
   1. Will do action ____
   2. Date I will complete this action _______
   3. Pounds reduced by end of program ______
   4. Pounds reduction pledged for future _______
   5. Action done ____

SECTION THREE TOTALS:

• Pounds reduced by end of program ____________
• Pounds reduction pledged for future ____________