Make a Promise

Simply promise to do your part to make the world a better place to live in and to encourage others to do the same.

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Get your family, friends, co-workers and local businesses to make the same promise to do their part too. Click here to tell them about i promise to™.

Children - i promise to™:

	Turn off the lights when I leave the room
	Turn off the TV when I'm done watching it
	Turn off my computer monitor when I won't be using it for 20 minutes or more
	Turn off my video games when I'm done playing
	Turn off the water while I'm brushing my teeth
	Not use too much hot water when taking a shower and keep my shower short
	Close the windows when the air conditioner or heat is on
	Help sort glass, metal and plastic when we take out the garbage
	Turn off the TV and lights in the hotel when we are on vacation
	Remind Mommy and Daddy of their promises to help save our planet

At Home - i promise to™:

	Keep showers short and turn off the water while brushing my teeth or shaving
	Repair leaky faucets and toilets promptly
	Check for air leaks and adequate insulation
	Use energy efficient light bulbs and appliances
	Turn off electronics when not in use including TV, DVD, stereo, video games and computer monitors
	Unplug small appliances and battery chargers when they are not in use
	Turn off unnecessary lights
	Tune up the HVAC system
	Replace old appliances with ones that have the Energy Star label
	Keep windows closed when the air conditioner is on
	Plant trees around the house to cut cooling costs
	To install a light colored reflective roof
	Install motion sensors that lights automatically when someone enters a room and turns off when it's empty
	Adjust the thermostat a couple of degrees higher in summer and a couple of degrees lower in winter
	Install a programmable thermostat to heat and cool rooms only when necessary
	Run the dishwasher only when it is completely full and use the energy saver cycle
	Do the laundry in warm or cold water
	Turn down the hot water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit
	Clean or replace air conditioner filters
	Install low flow shower heads
	Caulk and weather strip around doors and windows
	Ask my utility company for a free home energy audit
	Recycle paper, plastic, glass and metal
	Pick more fuel efficient vehicles
	Keep my car well maintained and combine errands in one trip
	Check my car's tire pressure regularly
	Walk, bike, carpool or use mass transit when possible
	Purchase recyclable shopping bags for supermarket purchases
	While on vacation lower the thermostat
	Put lights on a timer
	Take advantage of the hotel option to not have sheets and towels washed daily

At School - i promise to™:

	Turn off my cell phone and other electronic devices while I'm in school
	Turn off my computer monitor when I'm not using it
	Turn off the lights in the classroom if I'm the last one leaving
	Use both sides of paper when submitting a report or essay
	Unplug my chargers when I'm not using them
	Use a thermal lunch box when I bring lunch to school
	Carpool, ride my bike or use mass transit to school
	Check my tire pressure regularly

At Work - i promise to™:

	Use a power strip that can be used to turn off my computer and any other equipment when I'm done using them
	Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents
	Recycle office paper, newspaper and beverage containers
	Use two sided printing and copying
	Buy supplies made with recyclable content
	Recycle used printer cartridges
	Donate old electronics or used equipment to schools

At Work (if you're an employer) - i promise to™:

	Provide bins for recycling paper, bottles, cans and cardboard
	Post notices in a common area and/or send them via email instead of printing copies
	Buy or lease copiers and fax machines with double sided printing features
	Avoid using paper plates and plastic utensils by providing dishes and utensils
	Use cleaning supplies that are non-toxic and buy in bulk to minimize packaging
	Let everyone know that I am making changes in the workplace to reduce my impact on the environment
	Motivate employees and colleagues to come up with new ways to save energy

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