Kirk Huse

Don't let water run when washing dishes, brushing teeth, etc.

I will naturally heat and cool my house or office by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about Sustainability at Boeing through exploring the Sustainability pathways.

I will spend 30 minutes reading the sustainability report which is a great place to get a comprehensive view of sustainability at Boeing!

Toilets or faucets constantly flushing or sound like they are always running? Soggy spots on a dry day? Sprinkler running while it's raining or in the heat of the day? Don't be shy, report these leaks to facilities!

At home, I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning. At work (authorized employees only).

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to 1.1 lbs of CO2 per day that I do this. I will learn about and update the power saving settings on my computer to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emission.

I will disable screensaver and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.

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I will choose sustainable seafood when possible. April 22-26 - Look for the Earth Day icon to identify sustainable menus at select Boeing cafeterias throughout the week in honor of Earth Day!

I will calculate the carbon footprint of my household.

Print and hang posters or submit plasmas to your local plasma screen focals. Engage others to take action for the environment during Battle of the Buildings and every day!

Reduce food waste — this could be the most impactful thing you do; ~35 million tons of wasted food goes to US landfills each year.

It takes about 5 seconds to think about and properly sort your waste. Use the signs as a guide.

I will pick up at least 1 of these items. These are important actions for quality and maintaining clean waterways.