Each of us can contribute to making a difference by the everyday things we do each day at home and at work. Our "Carbon Footprint" is the calculation of the impact our activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases that are produced, and it is measured in units of carbon dioxide." The following list has been developed by Global Warming Facts, and can be found on their website at http://globalwarming-facts.info/50-tips.html. Please take the time to review this list, and think of the ways that you can apply them to your workplace and your promotional product purchases. The MarketPro can help you search for marketing ideas that will be in-keeping with these principles and that can promote your organizations green campaigns.

1. Replace a regular incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb.
2. Install a programmable thermostat.
3. Move your thermostat down 2 degrees in winter and up 2 degrees in summer.
4. Clean or replace filters on your furnace and air conditioner.
5. Choose energy efficient appliances when making new purchases.
6. Do not leave appliances on standby.
7. Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket.
8. Move your fridge and freezer.
9. Defrost old fridges and freezers regularly.
10. Don't let heat escape from your house over a long period.
11. Replace your old single-glazed windows with double-glazing.
12. Get a home energy audit.
13. Cover your pots while cooking.
14. Use the washing machine or dishwasher only when they are full.
15. Take a shower instead of a bath.
16. Use less hot water.
17. Use a clothesline instead of a dryer whenever possible.
18. Insulate and weatherize your home.
19. Be sure you're recycling at home.
20. Recycle your organic waste.
21. Buy intelligently.
22. Choose products that come with little packaging and buy refills when you can.
23. Reuse your shopping bag.
24. Reduce waste.
25. Plant a tree.
26. Switch to green power.
27. Buy locally grown and produced foods.
28. Buy fresh foods instead of frozen.
29. Seek out and support local farmers markets.
30. Buy organic foods as much as possible.
31. Eat less meat.
32. Reduce the number of miles you drive by walking, biking, carpooling or taking mass transit wherever possible.
33. Start a carpool with your coworkers or classmates.
34. Don't leave an empty roof rack on your car.
35. Keep your car tuned up.
36. Drive carefully and do not waste fuel.
37. Check your tires weekly to make sure they're properly inflated.
38. When it is time for a new car, choose a more fuel efficient vehicle.
39. Try car sharing.
40. Try telecommuting from home.
41. Fly less.
42. Encourage your school or business to reduce emissions.
43. Join the virtual march.
44. Encourage the switch to renewable energy.
45. Protect and conserve forest worldwide.
46. Consider the impact of your investments.
47. Make your city cool.
48. Tell Congress to act.
49. Make sure your voice is heard!
50. Share this list!