Power down 

Make sure that everyone who is away from a computer for more than two hours shuts down completely. The surge of energy needed to power up is still way less energy than keeping the computer running for long periods of time. 

Move your family game night outside 

Instead of holding family game night indoors, move the whole activity outdoors. Invite friends and family or keep it just between yourselves. Either way, you’ll have a fun time interacting with each other and being unplugged for the night. 

Safeguard storm drains

Don't litter. Trash tossed carelessly outside often washes into storm drains, which empty into rivers and streams that eventually flow to the oceans. Pollution is a growing problem for all the Earth's ocean and its wildlife. 

Share books

The next time you have the impulse to buy a new book to read, borrow it from the library or a friend instead of buying a new copy. Sharing books is a great way to reduce waste and reuse materials. 

Move away from sunlight

Make sure the fridge is not situated in an area that receives direct sunlight. For every degree above 70 degrees, your fridge uses up 2.5% more energy so don’t expose it to unnecessary heat.