| Action | Annual reduction in CO2 emissions |
|---|---|
| Replace three incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. | 300 lbs. |
| Wash your clothes in cold or warm water instead of hot. | 500 lbs. |
| Turn your computer off instead of leaving it on overnight. | 950 lbs. |
| Replace your old refrigerator with a new energy efficient model. | 1,000 lbs |
| Move your thermostat down 3° in winter and up 3° in summer. | 1,050 lbs. |
| Recycle half of your household waste. | 2,400 lbs. |
| Take public transportation instead of driving a 20-mile round trip commute to work each day . | 6,000 lbs. |
Source: World Wildlife Fund
http://www.worldwildlife.org/climate/involved/individuals.cfm