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26 <br /> THINGS YOU CAN DO YOURSELF <br /> While governments and corporations can make significant mitigation impacts in <br /> the way they operate, individuals can make a difference in the way we live our daily <br /> lives. Our decisions give us the power to set a course for change by taking small <br /> actions that cause rippling effects across communities and can build dialogues <br /> that lead to broad behavior change. Join Orange County as it sets a course for <br /> community-wide climate change. IMAGEPROVI113?-�YCl6_!fGECOUNTY NC. <br /> mr_RGY PLEDGE TO: PURCHASING PLEDGE TO: <br /> W Turn off the lights when you leave if your home or p Prioritize local and minority owned farms <br /> office does not have occupancy sensors and businesses and support those with a <br /> 2 Skip the elevator and take the stairs for exercise climate mission <br /> and energy savings 2 Purchase products with reduced packaging <br /> P Unplug or use a power strip p Make your next purchase an electric one <br /> W Obtain an energy audit for your home instead of gas <br /> W Take advantage of your energy provider's <br /> incentives for reducing your energy consumption rtNSPORTATION PLEDGE TO: <br /> p Ride your bike or carpool to work <br /> VVA I'LH PLEDGE TO: p Take public transportation as often as possible <br /> W Bring a reusable water bottle to work each day p Telecommute when possible <br /> W Reduce meat consumption (biggest water user) <br /> W Reduce water use at home and work `BASTE PLEDGE TO: <br /> Z Plant native plants that require less water than 0 Reduce/eliminate use of single use plastic bags <br /> non natives p Reduce food waste <br /> p Start composting <br /> �oon PI_F17(�F Tll <br /> W Purchase second-hand clothing <br /> W Say no to plastic by bringing a reusable to go whenever possible <br /> container to work and for restaurant leftovers <br /> p Reduce paper copies and print double sided <br /> W Not ask for a straw <br /> W Only take what you can eat 0 Fix first before buying new <br /> W Eat a more plant-based diet (ENGAGE PLEDGE 10: <br /> W Talk and share ideas with others <br /> GREEN SPACES PLEvvc about climate change <br /> R Bea good steward to the earth by planting a tree p Volunteer for a community climate action project <br /> p Convert some or all of your lawn space p Stay informed and involved with what the County <br /> to native plants and region are doing to tackle climate change <br /> Z Use an electric mower or battery operated mower p Participate in community engagement <br /> efforts around climate change <br /> 2023 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 23 <br />