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Being A Low Carbon Light Unto the Nations EAD 2009

How do you get to work/school/around town?. Drive Alone Take two steps forward Carpool Take one step forward Public Transit Stay where you are. How many of the light bulbs in your home have you switched from incandescent to CFL bulbs? . Only a few or none take two steps forward About

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Being A Low Carbon Light Unto the Nations EAD 2009

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    1. Being A Low Carbon Light Unto the Nations (EAD 2009) Carbon Footprint Quiz

    2. How do you get to work/school/around town? Drive Alone Take two steps forward Carpool Take one step forward Public Transit Stay where you are

    3. How many of the light bulbs in your home have you switched from incandescent to CFL bulbs? Only a few or none take two steps forward About half take one step forward All or most Stay where you are

    4. How often do you buy home entertainment, personal computer equipment, and electronic gadgets for your home? Frequently (I buy the newest on the market) Take two steps forward Occasionally Take one step forward Rarely ( Only when the things I have break) Stay where you are

    5. How much of your diet is based on local foods? Little or none take two steps forward. About half take one step forward. Almost all Stay where you are.

    6. What is the gas mileage of the car you drive most frequently? 15 30 mpg take 2 steps forward 30 -40 mpg take one step forward Greater than 40 mph (or you drive an alternative fuel vehicle) Stay where you are If you dont have a car - take a step backward!

    7. Do you use low flow showerheads and aerators? No Take two steps forward Ive installed low flow devices on some fixtures, - Take one step forward Ive installed low flow devices on All sinks and showers Stay Where you are

    8. How much do you recycle (paper, plastic, cans etc)? Some (Only when convenient) Take two steps forward Most but not all Take one step forward Almost All I recycle everything possible and buy post consumer recycled products when available - Stay where you are All (everything listed above and I compost - take one step backward

    9. How often do you eat meat? Frequently (Everyday) Take two steps forward Occasionally (2 or 3 times a week) Take one step forward Never (Vegetarian) Stay where you are Vegan (No animal products) take one step backwards.

    10. How many hours do you fly each year? Over 25 hours Take two steps forward 10 25 hours Take one step forward Less than 10 hours Stay where you are

    11. What is your method for heating and cooling your home? In my house I can wear shorts in the winter and run the fireplace in the summer no matter what the temperature is outside Take two steps forward I keep my home warm in the winter and cool in the summer Take one step forward I dress for the seasons (sweater in the winter, shorts in the summer) only lightly heating and cooling my home Stay where you are

    12. NCCs Carbon Reduction Campaign http://nccecojustice.org/carbonreduction/ Carpool or bike to church. Reduce your carbon footprint while getting to know your neighbors. Match up church members who live close to one another and encourage them to carpool or bike to church together. Go on a Carbon Fast. Ways to Reduce Your Footprint With energy efficient products becoming more readily available, religious leaders and facility managers have a tremendous opportunity to reduce energy use and promote healthy communities. From installing high efficiency windows to insulating water heater tanks, from adequately caulking around windows to using a programmable thermostat, and from green roofs to geothermal wells, congregations have many choices for effecting change. With energy efficient products becoming more readily available, religious leaders and facility managers have a tremendous opportunity to reduce energy use and promote healthy communities. From installing high efficiency windows to insulating water heater tanks, from adequately caulking around windows to using a programmable thermostat, and from green roofs to geothermal wells, congregations have many choices for effecting change.

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