Consider doing at least one project during Lent that reduces your carbon footprint permanently well past Lent. Some ideas:
- Plant a tree!
- Instead of throwing away broken items with high amounts of metal, disassemble and save for a trip to scrap metal site. Most will pay a modest amount for these items/parts.
- Plant a garden, prioritizing organic methods.
- Reduce the size of your lawn by planting native plants.
- Replace incandescent or CFL lightbulbs with LED bulbs.
- Install motion sensors or timers on lights in your home.
- Switch to electronic statements/billing to reduce paper mail.
- Try public transportation.
- Set your computer to go to low energy mode after 15 minutes.
- Evaluate electric options for lawn appliances (mowers, trimmer).
- Make a donation to an environmental organization.