Layer Up, Layer Down
Save 2,000 lbs of carbon
Overview: Climate control is the number one energy hog in the house. Tell the kids to wear a sweater whenever they say, "I'm cold."
Instructions: Adjust your household thermostat 2° down in winter and 2° up in summer.
Extra Credit: When you're home alone, use a space heater to heat only the room you're in.
Note: Complete the action above, then download, print and fill out a coupon. Have your child turn in the completed coupon at school.
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- Compost Your Kitchen Waste
- Recycle More Paper
- Lights Out
- Cloth in the Kitchen
- Skip Single Serve
- Use the Power Strip
- Keep It Cool with Shades
- Wash Full Loads
- Control your Climate
- Become an Energy "Sealer"
- Green Your Windows
- Cut Your Trash in Half
- Layer Up, Layer Down
- Update Your Lights
- Cold Water Wash
- Less Packaging
- Power Down
- Vary the Menu
- Reduce Junk Mail
- Save Gas
- Replace Your Filter
- Reusable Bottle & Bag
- Lower Water Heater
- Lighten your Footprint to School
- Water-Wise in the Garden
- Shorter Showers
- Remember to Recycle
- Tire Pressure Check
- Don’t Be Idle
- Cut Kitchen Waste
- Local Organic Food
- No Waste Lunch
- Sign-up To Participate
- Request More Information
- Learn About Funding Options
- Call Us At (800) 474-9804
- 116,422 Total Actions
- 91,101,358 lbs Carbon Saved
- 249 Total Schools
- 50,355 Total Students

