Mixed Results

Following up on my last post...

• Number of times I intended to walk somewhere, but was been running late and ended up driving instead: 3
  
  
• Number of times I took the metro instead of driving: 1
  

So, I have a ways to go when it comes to reducing my reliance on my car. But, there are a few eco-friendly things my husband and I already do that are worth noting, if for no other reason than to make me feel better:

• We have digital thermostats that regulate the A/C temp throughout the day, and when we're on one floor of the house, we turn the temp on the other floor way up
  
  
• We use Energy-star appliances, and are good about replacing A/C filters
  
  
• Thanks to him, we're dogged about turning off lights in rooms we're not in
  
  
• We recycle, and thanks again to him, we wash and re-use ziploc bags
  
  
• He bikes to work

So, I don't completely suck, but I'm committed to doing more. Things I plan to do:

• Begin unplugging appliances I'm not using (except for those with clocks)
  
  
• Replace all or some of our light bulbs with compact flourescent bulbs
  
  
• Stop driving so much!

Don't worry, I don't plan to turn CreativeDC into an all-environment-all-the-time blog, but if you do have tips to share, please let me know, and I'll post a list. Are there local businesses we should support for their eco-friendly practices? Little things you do around the house to save energy? Web sites or other resources that you find useful or inspiring? Let me know.