Reduce Your Impact

At Impact, we feel it’s part of our mission and duty to spread the word. Here are a few things
you can do to reduce your carbon footprint:

LIVE

1. Recycle as much of your waste as possible
2. Turn off or unplug electronics you’re not using
3. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) or LED lighting instead of regular bulbs
4. Clean or replace air filters in your home regularly
5. Install a programmable thermostat. If you don’t have a programmable thermostat, turn it down
   1-2° in winter and up 1-2° in summer
6. Look for the Energy Star label when shopping for new appliances
7. Wrap your water heater in insulation
8. Use less hot water. Use a low flow showerhead and wash your clothes in cold or warm water
   instead of hot
9. Run your washing machine and dishwasher when you have full loads
10. Get a home energy audit. Some municipalities offer this service for free
11. Switch to green power if it’s available to you
12. Water your plants at night; the plants will capture more of the water (instead of being
    evaporated by the sun)
13. Install rain barrels

SHOP

1. Shop with reusable canvas bags instead of disposable bags
2. Go to www.catalogchoice.org to stop unwanted catalogs
3. Buy recycled paper products
4. Buy organic and/or biodegradable products when possible

EAT

1. Buy locally grown and organic foods
2. Avoid heavily packaged products
3. Reduce the amount of meat you eat

GO

1. Walk, bike, carpool or take public transportation
2. Telecommute from home
3. Keep your car tuned up and tires inflated
4. Choose a fuel efficient car
5. Reduce the number of flights you take

Also, here are some links to companies and organizations in which Impact believes. Check them out!

National and International

1. www.usgbc.org
2. www.localharvest.org
3. www.catalogchoice.org
4. www.thegreenguide.com
5. www.greenlivingideas.com

Local (Washington, DC)

1. www.hoopladc.com
2. www.javagreen.net
3. www.eco-greenliving.com
4. www.communityforklift.com