All actors towards a climate neutral society
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Buy high-quality, long lasting products
Consult reputable eco-standards or consumers’ associations before buying
Consumer
Choose local products
Choose seasonal products
Try organic products
Drink tap water
Reduce meat consumption
Avoid shrimps
Choose products with limited packaging
Daily deeds
Take showers instead of baths
Resident
Turn off electric devices when not using them
(make sure they don’t remain in stand-by mode)
Turn off the light when leaving a room
Sort your garbage
Energy efficiency at home
Collect rain water for the garden
Improve insulation (windows, roof, walls)
Choose low energy bulbs
Replace very old electric devices
Put a lid on pans when boiling water
Use water-saving tap inserts
Run washing machines during slack hours
Use water-saving shower heads
Planning to become an owner?
Choose collective instead of individual building
Choose ecological material, locally extracted and manufactured
Choose renewable energies
On the move
Commuter
Leisure traveler
Driver
Use your car only if no other option
Travel less and closer
Replace very old cars
and in that case organize carpools
Limit flying
Avoid SUVs
Bike or walk
Limit car use
Limit your speed
Use public transport
Drive with fluidity
Respect pedestrians and bikers
Business traveler
Make sure your travel is necessary
Use video conferencing
Choose a neutral way to travel when possible
Use public transportation

Source: UNEP / GRID-Arendal, 2008.

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