Priority Actions for American Consumers

Transportation

1.  Choose a place to live that reduces the need to drive.

2.  Think twice before purchasing another car.

3.  Choose a fuel-efficient, low-polluting car.

4.  Set concrete goals for reducing your travel.

5.  Whenever practical, walk, bicycle, or take public transportation.

Food

6.  Eat less meat

7.  Buy organic produce

Household Operations

8.  Choose your home carefully.

9.  Reduce the environmental costs of heating and hot water.

10.  Install efficient lighting and appliances.

11.  Choose an electricity supplier offering renewable energy.

From "The Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices: Practical Advice From The Union of Concerned Scientists" by Michael Brower and Warren Leon