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Ron Monk

Our household is making this pledge because:
For the future of God's earth and children.
General Information
I have completed the Greenhouse Gas Calculator and am ready to share my results!No
Your NameRon Monk
CongregationSt. Philip, Vancouver
Number of individuals living in your household4
Do you own or rent your living space?Own
My current yearly emissions are:
I have committed to reducing my yearly emissions by this amount (in tonnes):
Transportation
Replace a vehicle with a more fuel-efficient one in a class that best suits my everyday needs.
Reduce the amount I drive each week (i.e. combine trips).
Reduce vehicle idling time.
Switch to walking, cycling, transit or car-pooling for a portion of my driving trips (including getting to church!).
House Maintenance
Upgrade insulation, caulk and weather-strip to help my home/apartment maintain a comfortable temperature.
Upgrade to a high-efficiency furnace.
Lower the thermostat on my hot-water tank to 55 degrees Celsius.
Take measures to reduce my water consumption (especially hot water consumption).
Replace light-bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs; turn off lights when I am not in a room.
Install timers/motion detectors on outdoor lights.
Get rid of un-needed fridges and freezers.
Choose Energy Star appliances and electronics equipment when replacing old ones.
Reduce, reuse, recycle (in that order) when it comes to home waste.
Compost kitchen waste.
Yard Maintenance
Use push mowers, shovels and rakes rather than electric- or gas-powered alternatives.
Reduce grass lawn by planting low-maintenance ground cover.
Avoid pesticide and herbicide use.
Food
Buy-locally grown produce.
Grow some of my own food.
Here is a different example of a change I am willing to make:
We have already done lots and I am willing to help others reduce their impacts too.
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