| 1. When walking or camping I never leave anything behind. |
| 2. I ride my bike, walk, carpool or use public transportation whenever possible. |
| 3. I have written my representative in the state or federal government about environmental issues. |
| 4. I avoid turning on the air conditioner or heat whenever possible. |
| 5. My shower has a low-flow showerhead. |
| 6. I do not run the water while brushing my teeth, shaving, or handwashing clothes. |
| 7. I take showers instead of baths. |
| 8. My sink faucets have aerators installed in them. |
| 9. I have a water displacement device in my toilet. |
| 10. I snip or rip plastic six-pack rings before I throw them out. |
| 11. I choose recycled and recyclable products. |
| 12. I avoid noise pollutants. I sit away from speakers at concerts, select an apartment away from busy streets or airports, and so on.) |
| 13. I make sure my car is tuned and has functional emission control equipment. |
| 14. I try to avoid known carcinogens such as vinyl chloride, asbestos, benzene, mercury, X-rays, and so on. |
| 15. I don't buy products that contain CFCs or methylchloroform. |
| 16. When shopping, I choose products having the least amount of packaging. |
| 17. I dispose of hazardous materials (old car batteries, used oil, or used antifreeze) at gas stations or other appropriate sites. |
| 18. If I have children or when I have children, I will use a diaper service as opposed to disposable diapers. |
| 19. I store food in glass jars and waxed paper rather than in plastic wrap. |
| 20. I use as few paper products as possible. |
| 21. I take my own bag along when I go shopping. |
| 22. I avoid products packaged in plastic and unrecycled aluminum. |
| 23. I recycle newspapers, glass, cans, and other recyclables. |
| 24. I run the clothes dryer only as long as it takes my clothes to dry. |
| 25. I turn off lights and appliances when they are not in use. |
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