ACTION

RESPONSE PERCENT

RESPONSE COUNT

I recycle everything that can be recycled.

100

31

I compost food scraps and yard waste.

90.3

28

I reduce packaging by using cloth bags, buying in bulk, buying reusable items, etc.

96.8

30

I have reduced the amount of junk mail I receive.

54.8

17

I have low-flow showerheads (2 gallons/minute) in my showers.

74.2

23

I take 5 minute showers.

51.6

16

I fill my dishwasher 100% before I run it.

67.7

21

I use tubs or a sink to hand wash dishes instead of continuously running the water.

67.7

21

I have a low-flow aerator (2.2 gallons/minute) on my kitchen faucet.

61.3

19

I have an Energy Star dishwasher.

38.7

12

I have reduced the number of laundry loads I do with hot water.

90.3

28

I have reduced dryer loads by line drying clothes or wearing my clothes until they are actually dirty.

67.7

21

I set my thermostat to 65-68 degrees when people are home.

77.4

24

I set my thermostat to 55-58 before going to bed or when nobody is home. 

77.4

24

I have installed a programmable thermostat.

54.8

17

I have plugged electricity leaks by putting some appliances and electronics on power strips and then turning them off when they are not in use.

54.8

17

I have reduced my vehicle miles traveled by carpooling, combining trips, walking, riding my bike, and/or taking the bus.

67.7

21

I drive "Earth Smart" by planning my route, getting rid of unnecessary weight in my car, maintaining steady speeds, not idling for more than 1-2 minutes, and/or driving slower.

64.5

20

I have increased the number of vegetarian meals I eat per week.

64.5

20

I eat organically grown food.           

100

31

I have set the thermostat on my hot water heater to 120 degrees.

61.3

19

I have insulated my hot water heater.

35.5

11

I have a solar hot water heating system.

6.5

2

I have replaced at least 5 incandescent light bulbs with CFLs.

80.6

25

I have sealed air leaks in my home by installing weather stripping, outlet insulators, caulking, insulating foam, window putty & door "sweeps" as needed.

48.4

15

I have had my furnace tuned up in the last 2 years.          

29

9

I have sealed and insulated the warm-air heating ducts.

6.5

2

I have developed a multi-year plan for maximizing my home's energy efficiency and use of renewable energy.

9.7

3

I have a solar PV system on my home.

9.7

3

I have my car serviced regularly.

90.3

28

I keep my tires properly inflated.

93.5

29

I drive a fuel efficient car.

48.4

15

I have purchased carbon offsets or planted trees to offset my footprint.

29

9

I have shared what I have learned with others.

90.3

28