Sustainability

I just visited the California Academy of Sciences this past Saturday,
and I'm really impressed. The new building is mind blowing! I was
really impressed with the whole concept and design of the building
itself, the use of space, the green roof...I think it's a prime
example of how California is leading the way in educating its people
about sustainable and green living.

Their website is http://www.calacademy.com/

Some tips on Sustainability:
1) Walk or ride a bike for short trips
2) Use public transport or carpool
3) Go hybrid or fuel efficient
4) Turn off your engine when idling for more than a few minutes
5) Open windows and enjoy the natural breeze when going slowly; use AC
when on the highway
6) Keep tires inflated to proper pressure to increase gas mileage
7) Recycle! bottles, cans, plastic, paper, and old electronics
8) Install solar panels or utilize wind power
9) Turn off unnecessary lights
10) Switch to compact fluorescent lightbulbs (but dispose of them
properly)
11) Turn down air conditioning when not at home
12) Install modern, efficient insulation at home
13) Turn off electronics when not in use!
14) Unplug or shut off everything using power strips
15) Install low-flow toilets or place jugs filled with water in toilet
tanks to reduce water per flush
16) Install low flow faucets and shower heads
17) Take shorter showers
18) Wash clothes in warm or cold water only
19) Bring a reusable shopping bag!
20) Bring your own chopsticks and reusable take-out containers
21) Look for free-range, grass-fed beef and organic dairy products
(industrial farming of livestock is extremely energy-intensive,
perhaps more responsible for emissions than the entire transportation
industry)