Document Actions
10 Simple Things You Can Do To Make the Sound A Better Place Right Now
Sound Citizens' simple actions to take to make the Sound a healthier place
BECOME A SOUND CITIZEN BY DOING AT LEAST ONE THING TO MAKE THE SOUND A BETTER PLACE AND SAVE OUR SOUND:
- BUY LOCAL. That reduces transportation costs, and keeps local merchants in the game.
- RECHARGE IT. Use rechargable batteries and keep disposable batteries out of landfills.
- READ THE TAG. Use the energy rating when buying tools and appliances.
- GET A RIDE. Carpool, bus, bike. Good for the Sound and healthy, too.
- WALK IT OFF. Take a hike to work. Good for the heart, good for the Sound.
- BEAT THE HEAT. Lower your thermostat & water heater temperature to save money & energy.
- LIGHT IT UP. Switch to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs. CFLs use 75% less energy and last longer than incandescent bulbs.
- POWER DOWN. Make sure everything is turned off when you leave work.
- DON'T BE A DRIP. Regularly servicing your car keeps oil in your engine and out of the Sound.
- DIG IT. Plant a native tree or a shrub. They absorb carbon dioxide and storm water, and are nice to look at.
And let's keep harmful chemicals out of Puget Sound. Here's how.
Which of these 10 things are you doing or will do to help save the Sound?
Be a Sound Citizen and tell it here.
Read here what other Sound Citizens are saying and doing.
Do you have any more ideas for things to do to help Save Our Sound?
Send your questions, comments and suggestions to People For Puget Sound with the subject line "More Things."