General · 5th January 2008
susan
From Guy Dauncey's October presentation.
How can Quadra Islanders usher in a carbon peaceful world?
Step l. Home efficiency retrofits - up to 50% energy savings.
Step 2. Heath solutions - really good insulation, super efficient wood-burning stoves.
Step 3. Install solar hot water.
Reduction of oil use.
Step 4. Eliminate some trips altogether.
Step 5. Get back to the bicycle.
Step 6. Share the Ride - check out RIDESHARE on this website or call your friends.
Step 7. Establish a community bus service.
Step 8. Reduce the carbon footprint of imported goods by building a stronger Quadra economy.
Step 9. Eat less meat. Raising livestock for beef and dairy produces 18% of the worlds green house
gases and uses a lot more land.
Step 10. Produce more local organic food.
Step 11. Plan Quadra's growth with clustered eco-village settlements, not scattered large lots.
Step 12 When you buy your next car, choose a hybrid if possible, a more fuel efficient one for sure.
Step 13. Form an electric vehicle buying club.
Step 14. Reduce your flying
Step 15. Form a Quadra efficient appliances buying club.
Step 16. Form a Quadra solar energy buying club.
Step 17. Become organized - join ICAN or BCSEA
Step 18. Reduce your personal carbon footprint.
Step 19. Become carbon neutral.
Step 20. Reach out to many partners.