- To reduce the carbon footprint from driving vehicles, walking to work and riding public transportation to class 5 days a week.
- The average person produces 3.3 tons of CO2 per year from eating meat. To reduce carbon emissions, aim to eat plant-based for 50% of meals.
- The average American uses 5-10 gallons of water on dishwasher cycles. To reduce water use, aim to wash dishes by hand 5 times out of the week.
- Heating and A/C units account for almost half of all energy use in homes. To reduce energy use, keep the thermostat heating turned down to 67 at night.
- The average product bought from supermarkets or department stores releases CO2 emissions 6.3 times its own weight. To reduce the carbon footprint from consumption, schedule 1 day per week for household/grocery shopping with a list.
A punch list can be for an individual, family, community, company, or city. It is the list of the actions you or a group will undertake and accomplish over a predetermined span of time—one month, one year, five years, or more. You can make different lists for different time periods—this week and this year for example.