Youth Speak Up

Empowering Young Voices

What You Can Do

STOP GLOBAL WARMING ONE COFFEE AT A TIME!   Please use a reusable travel mug instead of paper, plastic, or styrofoam cups that can be harmful to the environment.

In Your Home:

  • use less energy
  • use compact fluorescent light bulbs
  • fill the dishwasher full every time
  • use recycled paper or reuse extra paper
  • adjust your home thermostat
  • check your water heater
  • change the AC filter
  • take short showers
  • install low-flow shower head
  • reduce garbage
  • buy products locally and organic
  • buy minimally packed goods
  • plant a tree (or other plant)
  • insulate your water heater
  • replace old appliances
  • weatherize your home
  • use a push lawn mower
  • unplug un-used electronics (even when turned off)
  • put on warmer clothes instead of turning up heat
  • insulate your home
  • air dry your clothes
  • switch to tank less water heater
  • switch to double pane windows
  • use cloth bags in market instead of plastic
  • inflate your car tires (and keep them inflated)

In Your Car:

  • be efficient on the road
  • change your air filature
  • buy a Hybrid car
  • buy a fuel efficient car
  • carpool when you can