Topic : ANYONE ELSE SICK OF GAS PRICES? DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!!

Dear ritehere and immymind, thank you for your reply. 

I used your posts and some previous one to start creating a list consisting of points that maybe could be implemented by yourself, or governments. Feel free to copy/paste this list and add other ideas. 

Individuals: 

-         Don’t take the car if it is possible to walk, to cycle, or use the public transport 

-         Don’t use oil consuming cars (SUVs et cetera) 

-         Use the clothesline if possible! 

-         Bring your own plastic bag to the supermarket (this is probably something typical Dutch. We all take our own bags to the store, or need to buy new ones in the store) 

-         Use rain-collecting devices (like rain barrels). Use the collected rain to sprinkle the garden 

-         Try to recycle goods 

-         Try not to use disposable goods, but use their durable alternatives (in the end you’ll save money!) 

Governments: 

(Try to let local governments hear your opinion. On a research trip to Dallas and Denver I have seen some nice examples of public involvement, which ended in successful public transport projects).  

-         When possible, let students travel for free with public transport 

-         Place recycle collection points in neighbourhoods 

-         Give tax reductions on energy friendly products and vehicles 

-         Promote “green homes” as a showcase for energy efficient and eco friendly homes 

-         Apply labels to products (like fridges, dryers et cetera) showing information on their energy usage (like labels from A to E whereas A is very energy friendly and E relates to seriously energy consuming products) 

Hope it’s not off topic. Fun part is, in the end you’ll save on your energy bills, live healthier, and reduce your ecological footprint! 

Regards, 

Homer