How to Conserve Energy

Energy conservation doesn't have to be hard. You don't have to sacrifice much or return to the (literally) Dark Ages. It can be as simple as turning out a light and transforming your consciousness.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Turn lights off when not in use.

2. Reduce screen saver time on your computer to 10 minutes.

3. Read books rather than watching 3 hours of television at night. Reducing television exposure is better for you mind, body, soul and your eyes.

4. Eat a vegetarian diet. Most energy usage in the United States is expended on cooking and tending the animals that supply our food. You would have to drive to the fast food restaurant several times just to come close to using the energy it takes to make one hamburger.

5. Set your thermostat in your home and office in a medium range rather than cool in the summer and hot in the winter. Wear a sweater in the winter and use fans in the summer.

6. Eat raw veggies, fruits and nuts. These save even more energy since you don't cook them and they supply your body with much needed enzymes.

7. Use rechargeable batteries.

8. Get involved in energy conservation in your area. Hold elected officials accountable. Write letters and be pro-active. Ask for more and safer bike paths, sustainable public transportation and tax breaks and incentives for making energy-saving improvements around your home.

9. Walk or ride your bike and take public transportation.

Tips & Warnings

• Take one step at a time. If we all begin the process of moving forward into a greener world, we can all walk together into the world of our dreams.