Co-op America: Take Action: Carb Cutter Challenge!

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We're on Our Way!

So far we've saved 7,016,400 pounds of carbon emissions.

Start Watching Your Carb-output!

Take the Carb Cutter 150,000 Ton Challenge.

It's simple! Check off the steps you plan to take and see your total carb-output savings.

By reducing your carbon emissions by 4,660 pounds you can help reduce environmental, health, economic, and security risks caused by our dependence on fossil fuel to power our lives and our country. And if every Co-op America member took these steps, we can reach our 150,000 Ton goal!

	900 lbs - Replace 5 incandescent light bulbs with five compact fluorescent light bulbs.
	300 lbs – Use sleep settings on your computer at work and at home.
	600 lbs – Stop leaky appliances. When not in use, unplug appliances that require direct currents – such as stereos, VCRs, DVD players, TVs and others.
	600 lbs - Use cold water instead of hot water for every load of laundry.
	260 lbs - Drive less. Commit to shaving off 5 miles in car rides each week. Bike, walk, or use public transit.
	300 lbs - Send out one less 30 gallon bag of garbage per week. Recycle. Compost. Buy in bulk and use fewer packaged goods.
	1,700 lbs - Take one less domestic flight. Go by bus or train. Combine trips. Or just stay home.