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Actions for Change

What actions are you taking to protect our quality of life?

Impact Rating Scale

The spectrum of actions below is sorted by impact. This tells you how each action contributes to reducing Edmonton's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Dry your clothes naturally

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955

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Replace your showerhead and go low-flow

1
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720

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Replace your faucet aerators

1
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404

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Cut your lawn using a solar or push mower

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428

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Wash your clothes in cold water

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1452

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Leave your grass clippings on the lawn

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1220

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Drive better, drive smarter

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747

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Use a toaster oven for small meals

1
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601

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Set your thermostat to 17-21°C

1
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1419

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Open and close your blinds seasonally

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Impact

1133

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Use fans instead of air conditioning

1
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1225

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Start composting at home

1
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697

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Weatherproof your home

1
Impact

403

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Retrofit your drain with a DWHR unit

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41

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Carshare instead of owning a vehicle

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Impact

220

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Purchase a tankless water heater

1
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148

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Switch to LED bulbs

2
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1240

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Commute sustainably once a week

2
Impact

437

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Insulate your basement

2
Impact

628

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Purchase the most efficient washer and dryer

2
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504

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Replace your stove with an induction top stove

2
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241

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Vacation locally instead of abroad

3
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642

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Commute sustainably year-round

3
Impact

584

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Install energy-efficient windows

3
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484

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Insulate your walls

3
Impact

406

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Drive an electric vehicle

3
Impact

82

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Install a high-efficiency furnace

4
Impact

536

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Work and play close to where you live

4
Impact

853

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Category: Lifestyle

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Buy green power

5
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175

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Category: Home Efficiency

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Invest in renewable energy with a solar PV system

5
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119

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Upgrade your roof's insulation

5
Impact

308

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Retrofit your building's envelope for efficiency

5
Impact

122

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Plant a tree

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399

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Grow your own food

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Use reusables

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978

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Category: Lifestyle

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Avoid idling your vehicle

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937

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Category: Transportation

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Reduce food waste

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823

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Category: Food

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Learn online

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Impact

510

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Category: Workplace

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Eat less meat

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891

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Category: Food

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Reduce consumerism and buy sustainably

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642

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Category: Lifestyle

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