PLEDGE #1: FLY LESS
Air travel contributes up to 9% of human contribution to climate change.
Pledge to…
- Minimize air travel
- Opt for ground transportation whenever possible
PLEDGE #2: DRIVE ELECTRIC
Over a vehicle’s lifecycle, the carbon pollution from an electric vehicle is likely to be around 3 times lower than that of a conventional vehicle.
Pledge to…
- Make your next car purchase a hybrid or electric vehicle
PLEDGE #3: INSULATE YOUR HOME
When your home has good quality loft insulation you can dramatically reduce your carbon pollution.
Pledge to…
- Make sure to insulate your home adequately to reduce energy usage
PLEDGE #4: WEAR CLOTHES THAT LAST
If you only buy clothes when you really need to, and spend your money on better quality or second hand items, you can reduce your carbon pollution, make your money go further and support the causes you believe in.
Pledge to…
- By fewer new clothes and wear them longer
PLEDGE #5:
Vote
Political power has an enormous impact on sustainable change
Pledge to…
- Learn about green and sustainable policies at the local and national level
- Make informed decisions when electing officials to local and/or national office
PLEDGE #6:
WALK & CYCLE MORE
Short car journeys are responsible for more carbon pollution than you might think. Other options like buses are better, but still have an impact.
Pledge to…
- Bike, walk whenever you can
- Take public transit or carpool as a possible alternative
PLEDGE #7: CUT FOOD WASTE
Cut down on food waste by making sure you only buy what you need and eat the food you have.
Pledge to…
- Minimize what you discard in the trash
- Consider adjusting portions to reduce excess and composting natural waste
PLEDGE #8: GREEN YOUR MONEY
Deciding where to save and invest can reduce your carbon pollution while giving your money a chance to get better returns and send a clear signal to the markets.
Pledge to…
- Carefully consider where you invest your money; patronize financial institutions that support environmental initiatives
PLEDGE #9: REPAIR & REUSE
Repairing your belongings cuts down on carbon pollution, saves you money and gives the satisfaction of the achievement, too.
Pledge to…
- When you can, repair and reuse older items instead of discarding them to purchase new ones
PLEDGE #10: DIAL IT DOWN
You might not even notice it, but dialing down your heating by one degree has a significant impact on your carbon pollution.
Pledge to…
Avoid extreme climate control in your home to minimize energy use
PLEDGE #11: SPEAK AT WORK
Talk to your colleagues to encourage them to pledge as individuals, or join forces to reduce your company’s carbon pollution as a whole.
Pledge to…
- Come together with colleagues to make change at a bigger scale
PLEDGE #12:
TALK TO FRIENDS
One of the best ways you can help is by talking to people close to you about your experiences of taking steps to reduce your carbon pollution.
Pledge to…
- Start a conversation about the pledge and encourage others to take a step
- Share the pledge on social media accounts
PLEDGE #13:
EAT MORE PLANTS
Eating less meat will reduce your carbon pollution while also improving your health and saving you money.
Pledge to…
- Consider going vegan or vegetarian.
- Consider eating meat only on special occasions such as holidays.
- Consider our vegetarian challenge: eating vegetarian at least every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Consider cutting back on your consumption of dairy and animal products.
- If you are eating meat, get informed about sustainable farming and fishing practices and find local suppliers of these products.
PLEDGE #14: EAT SEASONAL
Eating food produced during its natural season can reduce your household’s carbon pollution and result in tastier, healthier and cheaper meals.
Pledge to…
- Support local farmers and purchase groceries at farmers markets
- Buy fruits and vegetables that are in season
PLEDGE #15: SWITCH YOUR ENERGY
If you’re looking to take a step with low effort and lots of impact, this is it - changing your energy supplier will transform your carbon pollution overnight as well as investing in the systems needed for greener energy infrastructure.
Pledge to…
- Move your home to a green energy supplier
PLEDGE #16: GET SOME SOLAR
Installing solar power to supply some or even all of the energy your home needs is one of the best ways to dramatically reduce your carbon pollution - on average around 1.5 tonnes of carbon a year. It can save you money over the long term, too.
Pledge to…
If you have the option, consider utilizing clean, renewable energy in your home such as solar power