GoodHumans Guidelines:Heat your home more efficiently.:Polling guidelines

Polling guidelines Unscored guidelines All New

Top > Guidelines > Household > Heat your home more efficiently. > Polling guidelines

: Guidelines 51 to 354 of 354 | All 354
Stay in locally owned inns, hotels, or B&Bs. poll closed
RSVP if it's requested. poll closed: If a RSVP is requested on an invitation, let the host or hostess know whether you are going to attend; it's an easy thing to do and is a common courtesy you should extend to anyone inviting you to an event.
Vaccinate your pet(s). poll closed: Vaccinate all of your pets. If money is a concern, there are many low-cost and even free vaccination clinics available.
Support your local library. poll closed: Your local library is a community resource offering everyone the opportunity to learn. Support your local library by checking books out, participating in its book drives, sales, and other activities, and voting to continue public spending on it.
Home-scool or free-school your children poll closed: The education system is about programming chilfren to be "good citizens". Free schooling is about empowerment and allows children to learn naturally and to learn about empowerment by experiencing it.
Help others move. poll closed: Moving is a cathartic labor intensive process. Often, the aid of extra person-power and/or a larger vehicle is necessary.
Visit a far-flung friend. poll closed: It may be possible to keep a friend without it, but traveling to visit a friend in person gives life a sense of continuity.
Be a mentor. poll closed: Mentorship is a legacy of giving, it enriches individuals and society. Education is incomplete without the guidance and wisdom of one who is accomplished and successful.
Compost kitchen scraps, leaves and yard clippings. poll closed: Leaves, yard clippings and kitchen scraps can be composted, reducing landfill glut, and producing, rich organic gardening fertilizer.
Be a friend. poll closed: Want a friend? Be a friend.
Buy eco-friendly cleaners. poll closed: Household cleaners are solutions of powerful cleaning agents and abrasives which may be ideal for cleaning stains, they also damage the environment.
Treat all persons equally. poll closed: Unfair treatment on the basis of gender, race, age, religion etc. limits social, cultural and economic exchange, and is counterproductive in an open society and free-market.
Be more honest. poll closed: Our lives can be very complicated socially and professionally, not being truthful unnecessarily complicates it more and promotes unhappiness.
Acknowledge good qualities. poll closed: What is more honorable than being an unsung hero? Acknowledging the good deeds and qualities in others.
Put friends up for the night. poll closed: Sometimes friends need a place to stay. Allowing them to stay at your home is very kind and enables one to spend more time with them.
Read books instead of watching television. poll closed: Reading exercises our imagination, is more entertaining and less sedating than television.
Adopt a pet from the shelter. poll closed: Rescuing an unwanted or runaway animal from an adoption center saves the life of the animal and brings joy to yours.
Donate leftover wedding food to charity. poll closed: Have leftover food from the wedding reception? Donate it to a homeless shelter or other charity.
poll closed
poll closed: Driving slow is fine, but doing so in the fast lane is dangerous and irritating to other drivers. Use the right lane if driving slow.
Be quiet in the library. poll closed
Be an organ donor. poll closed: Be an organ donor and keep an organ donation card in your wallet. You won't need your organs when you're gone, and they could save someone else's life.
Send thank you cards. poll closed: Sending a thank you card is a small gesture that goes a long way. Expressing your thanks with a quick note will mean a lot to the person who did something nice for you.
poll closed: Cats use their claws for everything from grooming to fighting to marking their territory, declawing them is unnecessary and leaves them without their primary means of protection.
Spay and neuter your pets. poll closed: With so many pets in need of adoption, there is no reason to have your pets reproduce. Low cost spay and neuter clinics are available.
Read or listen to international news. poll closed: Listen to or read news that is produced in countries other than your own. An international perspective gives you a much clearer picture of world events and allows you to make more informed judgments.
Smile poll closed: Smiling makes you feel good, uses fewer muscles than frowning, and is sure to brighten someones day.
Run races for cures. poll closed: There are numerous races (and walks) that are organized to raise money for disease cures. Choose a worthy cause and race for the cure!
Sing your child lullabies. poll closed
Do work for other people ,for favour rather than cash poll closed: some people can not always afford to pay for your services with cash, but they may be able to provide a service to you in return.
Encourage others to recycle. poll closed: Everyone has been educated in one way or another about the benefits of recycling, but many people still don't do it. It just might take a little bit of peer pressure from a friend to encourage them to think about sorting out their recyclables.
Use as little water as possible when cooking. poll closed: The more water you use in your food when cooking, the longer it takes to heat. Reducing cooking time lowers energy usage which translates to big savings on your energy bill.
Write thank you notes on tree-free and/or recycled stationary poll closed: Show your appreciation for a gift and help preserve our forests at the same time!
Insulate your water heater. poll closed: Wrapping your water heater in insulation reduces carbon dioxide by 1000 pounds a year.
Keep your freezer more than 2/3 filled. poll closed: Freezers operate most efficiently when they are at least 2/3 full. Keeping it full requires less energy to chill the empty space, which saves energy and lowers your power bill.
Be less judgemental of others. poll closed: People come in all shapes, sizes and behaviors and none of us are perfect; we all have our disappointing moments. Accepting others for who they are allows us to feel more comfortable being who we are. Judge not lest ye be judged etc. etc.
Use a dishwasher and save water. poll closed: Using a full dishwasher saves an average of 5.8 fewer gallons of water per load than washing by hand.
Use sponges or rags instead of paper towels. poll closed: An average sized family goes through 3 rolls of paper towels per week, that adds up to an enormous amount of waste. Using a rag or a sponge saves many trees worth of paper over the course of a lifetime.
Use reusable razors instead of disposable shavers. poll closed: Disposable shavers with those plastic handles may be cheap, but they dull out much faster than reusable razors do and are more polluting. Save money and reduce pollution by using reusable razors.
Don't buy clothes that require dry cleaning. poll closed: Dry cleaning pollutes the environment and the chemicals are toxic to humans.
Work for employers who don't piss test poll closed: More and more companies are instituting policies that dictate the private behavior of employees. Requiring a worker or a job applicant to submit to drug testing ferments an atmoshpere of distrust. It focuses on private behavior not the quality of work.
Use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins. poll closed: Cloth napkins can be used again and again, do not require trees to be harvested, and are actually nicer to use than paper napkins.
Carry and use your own coffee mug or other beverage container. poll closed: Carry your own beverage container instead of using the paper or plastic cups provided at stores and coffee shops.
Use reusable coffee filters. poll closed: Instead of using disposable paper coffee filters, switch to reusable mesh coffee filters. They are tree-free and will save you money too.
Use concentrated products. poll closed: Use concentrated products, such as juice, laundry detergent, and other cleaners, when available. Concentrated products reduce packaging waste and save money.
Buy products in bulk. poll closed: Buying products in bulk reduces packaging waste, especially if you bring your own reusable containers. It's usually more economical too.
Pass used magazines on to friends or organizations. poll closed
Use tampons without applicators. poll closed
Use both sides of paper. poll closed
express yourself to the benefit of others poll closed: Personal expression that give others pause to consider opens paths of communication that are vital to the understanding of others perspectives as long as its by way of their own free will and no one is hurt or property damaged.
Use toilet paper containing 50% or more of post consumer waste. poll closed: If saving old growth forests is your interest, using recycled toilet paper is an important purchase decision. Post consumer products are the best way to reduce deforestation.
Urge the stores and restaurant you patronize to recycle. poll closed: We as individuals have enormous power to create change in our lives and community, it just takes trying. Insisting that the places you shop at recycle to keep your repeat business, shows the real power of the consumer.
Subscribe to electronic journals and newspapers. poll closed: Reading your morning paper and favorite magazines online is a great way to reduce paper use. Why not switch to e-subscriptions?
Avoid aerosols. poll closed: Avoid aerosols since there is no practical reuse or recycling potential for them. Use products with pumps instead, or use incense or candles to freshen air.
poll closed: Styrofoam will never degrade, find a substitute.
poll closed: A dripping faucet can waste an amazing amount of water. Fix leaking or dripping faucets as soon as possible.
Learn another language. poll closed
Route items around office instead of making copies for everybody poll closed: A memo or other notice can be posted on a central bulletin board or routed around the office. There is no need to make a separate copy for each person. In the long run this tactic can significantly save paper.
Purchase office-provided items, such as sugar, in bulk. poll closed: Purchase creamer, sugar, aspirin, etc. in bulk instead of in individually wrapped portions. This both minimizes waste and cuts costs.
Turn printer off when not in use. poll closed
Post a chalk or wipe board for phone messages and notes. poll closed: Instead of paper, post a chalkboard or wipe board for phone messages and other household notes.
Print single-spaced for drafts. poll closed: If printing a school paper or other long document, print the drafts single-spaced; print only the final copy double-spaced thereby reducing the amount of paper used.
Upgrade your existing computer instead of buying a new one. poll closed
Buy whole fruits and vegetables. poll closed: Buy whole fruits and vegetables to avoid the unnecessary trays and wraps. This reduces waste and you are more likely to get fresher produce at lower prices this way.
Ask your utility company for a home energy audit. poll closed: Your power company has an energy audit program that will tell you where your home is poorly insulated or energy-inefficient. This information will help you save energy and lower your energy bill.
Use non-toxic pet shampoo. poll closed
Use hemp leashes. poll closed: Use hemp leashes as an alternative to leather or nylon leashes. Leather is an animal by-product and nylon does not biodegrade. Hemp and other natural-fiber leashes are durable, functional, and biodegradable. In addition they look great.
Buy pet beds made out of natural or recycled materials. poll closed
Wash your dog (and other pets) in a tub. poll closed: Use a tub when washing your dog or other pets. Using the outside hose alone to wash animals wastes water. Using a tub, whether the bathtub inside, or a portable tub outside, ensures that you make the most of the water needed to get your pet clean.
poll closed
Use sunscreen. poll closed: The sun is a wonderful thing, but you need to be careful of exposing our skin to too much of it. Doctors suggest sun screen be used whenever you are outdoors. Do yourself a favor and wear sunscreen, preferably all natural sun screen, every day.
poll closed
Avoid the drink box. poll closed: The "aseptic drink box" is made of layers of paper, plastic and aluminum - it can not be recycled. Instead use drink containers that are reusable or at least recycleable.
Use a handkerchief instead of disposable tissues. poll closed: Using a handkerchief instead of a tissue reduces deforestation and waste, while a handkerchief can be used over and over again.
Purchase dry goods in bulk. poll closed: Purchase dry foods in bulk (health food stores have bulk bins great for beans, pasta, grains, etc.) You are afforded more choices this way while reducing packaging waste and you'll save money too.
Use a hemp dog collar for your dog. poll closed: It's important to reduce all beef industry by-products such as leather products like dog collars. Nylon or other plastic alternatives are polluting when created and they don't biodegrade. Hemp is the only way to go. It is very tough and it biodegrades.
Use newspaper and/or cardboard as fire starter. poll closed: Any use that you can make of an item that might end up in the trash is a good use (recycling is always the best). Using newspaper and/or cardboard as fire starter instead of trashing it slows deforestation and minimizes landfill waste.
eat vegan! poll closed: Being vegan is compassionate, ecological, and healthful. What's better than being nice, healthy and saving the planet? (Detailed statistics are available from a number of vegetarian/animal rights sources, such as PETA)
Recycle motor oil. poll closed: Used motor oil is a harmful pollutant that damages plant and animal life, as well as ground water. As it breaks down or is diluted, one gallon of motor oil can contaminate 1000 gl. of fresh water. Recycling motor oil protects the environment.
Repair your old bicycle. poll closed: Nearly everyone has one. They inhabit our garages, porches, or backyards and we've looked past them so many times we don't even see them anymore. Our old bike needs our attention and with 15 min. of work, it will give back immensely.
Donate your old car to charity. poll closed: Donating your old car saves your having to advertise and deal with the parade of potential buyers. A charitable organization can use it and they will come and pick it up, running or not and you get a tax deduction to boot.
Drink lots and lots of water. poll closed: Everything the human body does is a chemical process. All chemical processes in the body require water. When the body is not properly hydrated it operates at reduced levels. A body thrives with ample water.
Smoke fewer cigarettes. poll closed: Cigarettes are extremely harmful to smokers and those around them. They are intentionaly addictive and pollute cradle-to- grave. Smoking fewer cigarettes is beneficial to other people and ourselves.
Eat dophin-free tuna. poll closed: Over 25,000 dolphins are killed yearly in tuna nets. Dolphin-free tuna is slightly more expensive but spares thousands of beautiful and highly intelligent animals.
Learn to cook poll closed: Cooking healthy, delicious meals for yourself and your family saves money, wastes less packaging, and insures the food contains only what you want it to. It's also extremely rewarding!
Take part in local politics. poll closed: If you are not interested in local politics it is a good chance that you and others like you are not being properly represented. Your city council should be acting in your best interest and to do that they need to here your opinions.
BE nice all the time poll closed: you gotta be nice toi everone before you can even be considered nice
Return wire hangers to the dry cleaners. poll closed
Pull weeds instead of using herbicides. poll closed: It may not be your idea of fun, but pulling weeds by hand eliminates the need for herbicides, and does allow you to be outside and enjoy your garden up-close.
Compost your leaves and yard debris. poll closed: Compost your leaves and yard debris or take them to a yard debris recycler. Burning them creates air pollution, and putting them out with the trash wastes landfill space.
Stay on the trail. poll closed
Turn aluminum cans into cash. poll closed: Cans are redeemable in every state and in some areas they fetch 15 cents. This money is paid when the product is purchased to insure that the aluminum isn't wasted littering the environment. This keeps the world clean and puts money in your pocket.
Buy beer in bulk. poll closed: Purchasing beer in the largest container possible saves having to manufacture and recycle all of those pesky cans and bottles, and it saves money too.
Vote. poll closed: Voting allows one to be represented on issues and in choosing candidates, and it encourages one to be informed of local, state, and national political issues.
Fix leaky faucets and "running" toilets. poll closed: Sometimes jiggling the handle isn't enough. That leaky faucet or "running" toilet wastes thousands of gallons of water a month and will finally give you a little peace and quiet.
Keep your house clean. poll closed: Keeping your house clean has many benefits, your stuff remains orginized and easy to find, it reduces germs and bacteria, it is more socially prefered and it will give you peace of mind to live in a clean environment.
Volunteer poll closed: You can volunteer your time to pick up trash on the highways or in a park, write letters to congressmen, or teach children about nature. Explore all the ways to get involved, and pick something that excites you.
Drive less poll closed: Extraneous driving acts only to waste fuel and pollute the atmosphere. It may seem like it is our birthright to "just drive", but nothing could be further from the truth.
Keep household chemicals out of children's reach. poll closed: Our households contain very harmful cleaning chemicals which are often stored in low level cabinets and shelves where children can reach them. Keeping chemicals out of children's reach can save their lives.
Resist dumping hazardous chemicals down the drain. poll closed: Water treatment systems are built to accommodate regular household waste. Pouring hazardous chemicals down household drains taxes municiple water filtration systems and in many communities it pollutes drinking water.
Sweep debris with a broom instead of a blower. poll closed: Leaf-blowers use fossil fuels and create noise pollution. For the same amount of effort and time you can use a broom to clear debris from walk-ways and driveways.
Make art. poll closed: Whether you have specific skills or are artisticly inept, creating art is good for the soul. The mind awakens spiritual energy within and it comes out in the form of visual and tangible stuff that others can see. It is magic.
Be an online activist. poll closed: The computer can be a powerful tool for affecting change. As a grass-roots building resource one can contact politicians, citizens and voters in a way that was impossible a few short years ago.
Reduce animal by-products in your home. poll closed: Animal by-products surround us. That classy leather sofa, the comfy down comforter and that prized stuffed elk's head you are so proud of all were killed unnecessarily. Animals no longer must die for human comfort, we can grow and manufacture our stuff.
Don't kill people. poll closed: Don't kill people, you'll regret it later. Its bad for the soul, Karma and possibilities for future happiness.
Speak up to litterbugs. poll closed: Don't let the people around you carelessly throw garbage on the ground without saying something to them about it. It just may take a little public humiliation for them not to do it the next time. Litterbugs need to hear from you that LITTERING IS RUBBISH!
Use bike messenger services. poll closed: Using a bicycle messenger service for in town deliveries saves gas, reduces pollution and it removes cars from the road.
Water lawns and gardens in the evening or early morning. poll closed: Watering lawns and gardens in the evening or before dawn allows ample time for the soil to absorb the moisture before the sun can evaporate it. Pouring countless gallons of water on our yards is excessive enough.
Obey bicycle traffic laws. poll closed: Riding a bike can give one the feeling of complete freedom but during this euphoric bliss it is important to pay attention and follow all traffic laws. When traffic laws are obeyed, cars won't have to second guess you and you'll be much safer.
Resist off shore oil drilling. poll closed: Our automobile society requires oil to power our cars but ruining beaches, ocean eco-systems, and natural vistas is too much to give up. If we can't power our cars without ruining nature then we should give them up.
Reduce MTBE usage. poll closed: Roughly half of all watercraft, and 100% of personal watercraft (PWC), are powered by two-stroke marine engines that emit 25-30% of their fuel, unburned, directly into the water. Risisting MTBE usage reduces water pollution in lakes, rivers and oceans.
Use digital still and video cameras. poll closed: Digital cameras eliminate the need for photo chemicals which are harmful and very polluting. Using digital cameras also allows images to be stored, duplicated, and enlarged indefinitely without any degredation or additional photo processing.
If you dont have time- Don't have a pet. poll closed: Many people have good intentions when they first ADOPT/buy a pet- but all too often the animal is left alone in a kennel or tied up in the back yard. It's important for an animal to have plenty of time, love, and attention so it can grow up into a healthy
Use less cologne and perfume in public. poll closed: Many people are sensitive to air born contamination. Most colognes and perfumes contain chemicals that can irritate the senses of these individuals. It is also socially obnoxious to wear strong perfumes in public places.
Resist irradiated food. poll closed: Irradiation is a food freshness preservation method that adds a supposedly harmless amount of radiation to food to prolong its life. With sources of cancer at every turn, it doesn't seem prudent to willingly ingest micro amounts of radiation.
Tipping your server poll closed: Food servers rely upon tips for a large part of their income. Help them out
Be a whistle-blower. poll closed: Calling attention to unsafe, unscrupulous, illegal or unfair situations at work is a brave and good thing to do. The fear of losing your job is no reason to let flagrant misuse of power continue.
Proofread and spell check before printing. poll closed
Use organic cotton, un-bleached tampons or pads. poll closed: Some tampons contain asbestos, dioxins and rayon which can be extremely harmful to one's health and well-being.
Wear a helmet while bicycling. poll closed: Wearing a helmet eveytime you ride your bike protects, your head against head injuries. You may feel silly wearing it on short trips but you never know when you may need it.
Resist foods containing hydrogenated oils. poll closed: Hydrogenated oil destroys Vitamin E in the body, slows blood circulation and encourages additional dental plaque. By resisting this cheap immitation for oil in food processing, you will improve your heart and vascular functions and you won't be as fat.
Use a human powered lawn mower. poll closed: Using a push-mower produces no harmful exhaust, uses no gas, creates no noise pollution and gives us a great work-out.
Find out which companies are polluting your neighborhood. poll closed: Knowledge is power. Once you know who is polluting your neighborhood, you'll be able to do something about it, whether it be lobbying against the company or simply just avoiding the area.
Buy products made from recycled material. poll closed: Purchasing products made from recycled material reduces the need for new materials to be produced which conserves natural resources. This reduces waste because used materials aren't occupying landfill space.
Give unwanted clothes to the poor poll closed: Giving to the poor not only helps a friend in need, but it also is a form of recycling.
Give money to charity. poll closed: There are many charitable organizations which do great things all over the world. Giving money to these organzations is a great way to do good.
Wear warm clothing instead of using the furnace. poll closed: Even during the coldest temperatures, it is not necessary to constantly maintain shirt sleeve temperatures in our homes. Wearing a sweater at home instead of firing up the furnace saves a great deal of energy and reduces the power bill.
Keep your tires properly inflated. poll closed: Tires that are under their recommended psi, cause added friction resulting in lower fuel iffeciency. Keeping your tires at recommended levels increases gas milage and improves handling.
Stay away from the circus poll closed: Most circuses treat animals very poorly. They keep them in cramped cages and even beat them. Avoiding the circus will help to free these animals
Minimize campfire impacts poll closed: Campfires can be integral to the camping experience but they can ruin pristine nature areas. Taking care to minimize the effects of a campfire by digging it under and packing it with fresh dirt allows plants grow and it reduces harm wildlife.
Leave what you find when you're in a natural area. poll closed: In some heavily traveled scenic areas folks have carried off whatever they can for momentos and landscaping enhancements leaving little for future visitors to enjoy.
Reuse cash register receipts, phone bills etc. for scratch paper poll closed: Cash register receipts and other one-use paper usually has an unprinted backside that can be reused. This saves trees and reduces waste. By saving these paper scraps you'll always be ready to do something good for the planet.
Rent or borrow things you don't use often. poll closed: Renting or borrowing things that you don't have a regular need for saves money, storage space, and keeps the world less cluttered with unnecessary items. It is best if we can share the use of these items so we don't have to build and trash as many.
Always give the benefit of the doubt poll closed: Have the courage not to presume the worst and you won't become a cynical old bastard. Instead, you will always keep your possibilities open.
smile at a stranger poll closed: smiling at someone you don't know yet spreads goooood vibes and smiles are contagious!!
Go to the library instead of the bookstore. poll closed: Purchasing books that may be used little more than once is very wasteful as compared to going to the library and reading books that will be used many times. This saves trees and eliminates waste.
Reuse jars and plastic containers. poll closed: Many of the products that we buy in the supermarket are packaged in jars and plastic containers than can be reused in many different ways. This reduces waste and saves us from having to buy containers.
Travel to different places poll closed: Whether you circumnavigate the globe or visit a neighboring town, traveling shows us what the world is like in other places; we gain insight into the lives of others and learn about ourselves in the process.
Fill your dishwasher. poll closed: Run your dishwasher only with a full load. For drying, use the energy-saving setting instead of heat.
Reuse envelopes. poll closed: Envelopes come to us free of charge almost everyday, if you take care in opening them they can be used again simply by putting a label over the preprinted address. This saves money and trees as well as reducing waste.
Live in an intentional community or eco-village. poll closed: Living in individual houses with seperate kitchens and household systems is very inefficient compared to the sharing of costs, resources and chores in an intentional community. and it is socially advantageous to be living amongst like-minded people.
Add mulch around your plants. poll closed: Adding a mulch around plants slows water evaporation, saving water and giving plants a protective covering that will keep them moist even in the hotest weather. There is enormous water savings when all of your plants have a layer of mulch.
Use email to communicate with people instead of paper. poll closed: Letters and notes on paper typically require the cutting down of trees and they produce trash. Using email allows others to read your message when they have time and it doesn't tax the environment.
Inform your market that you make eco-friendly purchases. poll closed: Tell the managers and/or owners at the stores and restaurants where you shop that you are making your buying decisions based on the environmental impact of products and packaging. They value your input and will make their purchases based on your comment
Avoid single helping packages. poll closed: Purchasing "single helping" packages my be convenient in terms of use, but it is wasteful because there is much more packaging over all, which needlessly expends natural resourses, creates more waste and the cost in relation to the amount goes up.
Use refillable containers and packages. poll closed: Using refillable containers and packages that can be refilled, either directly at the location of purchase or by buying large volume containers and refilling a smaller ones, reduces waste, saves natural resources and money while being more efficient.
Install software for paperless faxing. poll closed: Faxes normally transmit information from paper that is fed through them, which negates the beauty of a paper free email society. Installing paperless faxing saves paper, trees, and an additional trip to the fax machine.
Check paper boxes (cereal etc.) to ensure they are recycled. poll closed: Checking paper box packaging, such as cereal boxes, to ensure they are recycled (the unprinted side should be grey not white) saves paper, trees, and reuces waste.
Supplement your diet with vitamins poll closed: Supplementing your diet with vitamins A, E and C and educating yourself about other supplements ensures that you are getting the proper nutrients to live an active lifestyle. You'll be a more vibrant and healthful person.
Avoid excessive x-rays. poll closed: It has been proven that x-rays produce harmful radiation poisoning. Avoiding excessive x-rays can save you from having brain cancer. Not letting the dentist x-ray your mouth every six months can save your life.
Choose cremation instead of excavation. poll closed: Cremation uses relatively little energy as compared with the fuel used to power a backhoe to dig a proper burial hole. Modern cremation utilizes air filtration and produces little in terms of air pollution as compared with excavation equipment.
Buy organically grown tea instead of commercially grown tea. poll closed: As we all know, pesticides are harmful to the health of our planet and the beings who reside here. Buying organic tea is one way to help keep our soil, water and bodies free from carcinogenic and other toxic substances.
Consider buying necessary items at flea markets or garage sales. poll closed: As they say, "one man's trash is another man's treasure". Some of my most treasured items I have bought second hand, such as sweatshirts, pots & pans, tools, etc. Re-using and refurbishing old items saves landfill space and also tends to satisfy that
Compost the dust swept up from the floor. poll closed: Dust, hair, sand, dirt and kitchen food scraps are all great for the compost pile. In a lifetime one could save quite a bit of landfill space while enriching the land where one lives.
Look for wines made from organically grown grapes. poll closed: If you like to have a glass of wine, make sure it is less harmful to you and the environment! Organically grown grapes are better because they do not have harmful, toxic pesticides on them or in the soil where they are grown.
Put leftover food in the composter poll closed: A great way to help alleviate the landfill problem is to compost your left over food.
Educate yourself about permaculture. poll closed: Permaculture is an organic, sustainable way to live with the land. Perhaps there are some elements that could be applied to your home and community.
Use hand-stamps instead of plastic wristbands for ID purposes. poll closed: Many nightclubs and outdoor music festivals use plastic wristbands to identify folks who have paid and/or are of legal age to drink alcohol. These wristbands are used once, then discarded. A hand-stamp merely washes away.
Wash and re-use plastic cups after keg parties. poll closed: No sense in re-buying plastic cups for each keg party. Wash, save and re-use them and save money, the environment and valuable party time!
Send e-mail to your congressional representatives. poll closed: Use the power of the Internet to let your voice be heard! Sending an e-mail takes no time and your opinion is extremely important regarding environmental, educational and social justice issues.
Share a shower with your friend or loved one! poll closed: Two can shower as fast and efficiently as one. Not only will you save water but you can get help cleaning those hard to reach areas!
Use rechargeable batteries. poll closed: Batteries contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment when disposed of. They run down and must be replaced regularly. Using rechargeable batteries saves money and doesn't pollute the earth.
Bring your own reusable to-go containers! poll closed: If you usually end up taking half of your meal home from restaurants, why not plan ahead and bring a reusable container with you when you dine out or order take-out food.
Recycle the cardboard tubes from toilet paper rolls. poll closed: Toilet paper rolls can really add up when you think about the billions of people who use toilet paper each day! By recycling the used cardboard tubes you save trees and landfill space!
Recycle used deodorant containers. poll closed: Most deodorant containers are made from recycleable plastic. Let's keep this out of our landfills and away from degrading into our water supply!
One love poll closed: We all want the same thing...to love and be loved. So unite and always try to feel empathy for others.
Try to keep your babies quiet when on an airplane. poll closed: An airplane is an uncomfortable place for adults. It is especially uncomfortable for infants. If you bring your baby on the airplane, pay extra attention to their comfort and try hard to keep them quiet for the sake of the other passengers' comfort
Support independent theatre poll closed: Independent artists bring us new ideas and new ways of expressing ideas, but they rarely get enough money to make their endeavors financially possible. You will likely bring something back with you, and it will also make you more involved with your
Get out of the house poll closed: Make yourself an active member of your community!
Donate your long hair for wigs for chemotherapy patients. poll closed: If you have long hair and plan on getting it cut, consider donating it to charity. There are organizations who will take your hair and creat realistic wigs for children and adults suffering through chemotherapy.
Wash the dishes or use the dishwasher... not both! poll closed: If you need to wash your dishes thoroughly before putting them in the dishwasher, save the water and put them in the drying rack instead.
If you use drugs, be responsible poll closed: Many foreign substances, from caffiene to morphine, can be mentally and physically addictive. Use, don't abuse.
Know about Current Events poll closed: I think this one is pretty self-explanatory
Make baked goods for others. poll closed: When baking for others, we focus our thoughts and energy on them and they are able to taste our affection.
Be a designated driver. poll closed: Intentionally staying sober to drive others who are drinking, saves lives, driving records and thousands of dollars in fines.
Don't pick fights. poll closed: People may upset us, but that is no reason to become physically confrontational. Resorting to violence doesn't solve problems, it exasorbates them.
Let people merge into your lane poll closed: If you're driving a car and someone is trying to merge into your lane, let them in.
Call your mother. poll closed: Parents may desire more contact with their sons and daughters than the offspring themselves.
Use a solar water heater. poll closed: Putting a solar water heater on your roof is a good way to lower your electric bills and help the environment at the same time.
Good: Only Christ is good! poll closed: The heart of the human problem is the heart. We all like sheep have gone astray and eah of us has turned to his own way and the Lord has laid on Him the eniquity of us all -The Bible-
Bundle up rather than blasting the heat. poll closed: Sometimes it's enough just to put on a sweater or warm socks rather than turning up the heat. This can save money and energy!
Buy green power poll closed: Renewable and "green" energy utilizes wind and water turbine power and solar power. It does not pollute the atmosphere when being produced and it costs the same as unrenewable and polluting energy sources.
Don't let your dog chase cats. poll closed: Many dogs will take off after a cat as soon as they see it. This endangers the dog and really endangers the cat. Make your you have control of your dog if there is a cat nearby.
marijuana usage poll closed: Marijuana is not a bad thing and if you don't let it get control of you it can make you a better person
relationships poll closed: Good quality values are key to solid relationships
Believe poll closed: Are you a true Christian?
Dumpster Diving poll closed: Are you too embarassed to tell people that you use things that people don't need anymore?
legalize dumpster diving poll closed: This should be legal
Write poll closed: Write everyday to let your feelings out and to have a better understanding of yourself, situations and relationships. write for fun and creativity. write stories and poetry. share your writing with others.
Volunteer in your community. poll closed: There are many ways to volunteer in ones community. Animal shelters, tutoring and mentoring programs and many other organizations could use more volunteers. Lend a hand and you might just help change someone's life--your own.
Learn to play an instrument. poll closed: There is little in terms of personal enrichment that is more enriching than gaining the ability to play music. It has been shown to improve memory capacity in children and it literaly brings music to our lives.
Use bleach-free paper poll closed: Our obsession with "blemish-free" and "white" have resulted in substantial pollution at the paper production end.
Open a vegetarian restaurant. poll closed: By opening a vegetarian restaurant you will provide a healthy dining alternative to traditional restaurants.
Visit friends in jail. poll closed: People in jail are in mean and unfriendly environments which may affect them adversely, a friend who visits can make a world of difference in terms of keeping them in touch with their lives out side and helps keep them grounded.
Don't swear in front of children. poll closed: Children need positive and optimistic environments, swearing infront of them serves to infect them with meanness, coloring their world with disharmony.
Wear sounproof and underpants poll closed: Soundproof underpants allow you to fart in public places, without disturbing others. Furthermore, they generally restrict the smell, which is great, just be careful when you take them off!
Be An Anarchist poll closed: Bringing down society as we know it, is working with, and not against, the natural force of Entropy in the universe. Since Entropy is the strongest force in the universe, being part of this downward decline makes you a "GoodHuman" in my book. So act
Resist using aluminum foil, plastic wrap and plastic bags. poll closed: Disposable food wrapping and storage devices are unnecessary and very polluting as well as being taxing on natural resources. It is much more economical and environmentally kind to use washable plastic containers. If you do use these products, wash and r
Pick up litter. poll closed: Help keep your environment clean by picking up litter.
Support your local health food store! poll closed: Health food stores provide up with options for healthy eating and offer extremely nutritious foods.
Consumption poll closed: Being vegan is good for the environment, the animals, yourself, and everyone else in the world.
Clean and replace air conditioner filters. poll closed: By simply cleaning that dirty filter in your air conditioner, you can save 5% of the energy used and reduce carbon dioxide.
Resuse chopsticks. poll closed
Buy recycled paper rather than tree-free. poll closed: Tree-free paper may be cool, but it doesn't help the environment as much as recycled paper does. By reusing the trees we've already cut down, we keep trash out of the landfills and we reuse the resources we already spent water and energy harvesting, espe
Support All Marijuana Legalization poll closed: Putting people in jail for non-violent possession or seizing property for the same reasons makes crimes out of people who are not criminals. You cannot legislate morality and, in America, should not.
Support peaceful protests. poll closed: Peaceful protesting is a form of free speech that may be employed when one feels attention needs to he focused on a certain unfairness or issue. Often the only way we know about certain issues, is because some brave indviduals staged a protest.
Be a defensive driver. poll closed: Cars are immensely heavy objects that travel at great rates of speed in all directions around us as we endeavor to navigate the terrain. We have no control over what these other cars are doing, so for the sake of your safety please drive defensively.
Don't exceed the speed limit poll closed: Efficiency of fuel, of vehicle, and of human safety is greatly improved.
Suppourt a tobbaco ban. poll closed: Suppourt a phased in tobbaco ban with the goverment provideing nicorrete, patches, etc. to help people quit.
DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR LEATHER DOCS. poll closed: So, you finally became vegetarian and still have leather shoes you bought a year ago? KEEP THEM!-it's a waiste to toss.Just don't buy anymore of that crap.
Turn off the shower while you're soaping up poll closed: There's no reason to leave the shower running while you're lathering up your body and shampooing your hair, so just turn off the water. You'll be surprised at how much quicker your showers are!
Have a big, round, blue head... poll closed: Dance around with a big grin on your face! Leave spirals in your wake!
ask how their day was poll closed: Any wo/man loves to be a part of your life. Asking them how their day was is a great way for the two of become closer.
Donate old clothing to charity. poll closed: Your jeans may seem old and worn out to you, but they may be just perfect for someone else. Give your clothes a chance at a new life, donate them to the Goodwill, Salvation Army, or other appropriate organization.
Make something new out of something old. poll closed: Find creative ways to give new life to materials that might normally be thrown away, such as old bike parts, wood scraps, broken plates, clothing, etc.
Chop your veggies by hand. poll closed: Rather than using a noisy, electric appliance, save energy and exercise your muscles by hand-chopping vegetables.
Order your margherita on the rocks! poll closed: Rather than ruin the ambiance with a noisy blender, try your drink on the rocks!
SMILE!! It creates the positive energy needed to survive. poll closed: A smile takes less muscle use than a frown,and it is the only thing you can give to someone and help prevent global depression!!!
Stay behind others in line. poll closed: It is courteous to not move past other people standing in line.
Offer to help your host clear the table and clean dishes. poll closed: Good manners and a willingness to chip in make any social occaision more fun and promotes healthy relationships.
Lobby for curbside recycling. poll closed
Dont introduce non native plant species into a wilderness area poll closed: Non-native plant species can be terribly destructive to natural wilderness habitats. Planting only native plants will insure that fragile eco-balances will not be destroyed.
Find alternatives to disposable paper gift wrap. poll closed: On Christmas, birthdays, weddings and other giftable occassions an enormous amount wrapping paper finds its way into the trash. Finding alternatives to disposable wrapping paper can save an enormous amount of paper and eliminates waste.
Use refillable lighters. poll closed: Once that bic has had it's last flick it becomes a burden to the planet for the next 1000 plus years. The plastic must be thick to hold the flammable liquid. It lasts forever.
Be an environmental activist. poll closed: It is very important that those individuals, who are concerned about the environment, are active and speak out to affect change. Each individual may be a drop in the ocean but together we can create wave of public opinion around the planet.
Donate blood. poll closed: Donating blood saves lives. It is an easy (but not entirely painless) way to do something significant for someone in need.
Become a one-car houshold (if you have 2 or more!) and walk and bike instead of drive. poll closed: Sharing 1 car and biking and walking to run errands etc., saves energy, cuts back on greenhouse gasses, and gets you some exercise in the process!
Understand the importance of regular pet grooming. poll closed: Professional grooming keeps your pet clean and happy. Regular brushing and combing helps maintain a groomed pet and is a great way to spend quality time with pets.
Think! Read! Learn! Know! poll closed: Reading the paper or watching the news does not make one informed. Media sources are often biased or have ulterior motives when presenting you with the "facts". You must learn to think for yourself, by any means necessary. Your television, your priest,
Pay attention poll closed: You can learn a great deal from others mistakes
Recycle Inkjet cartridges poll closed: Recycling inkjet cartridges is an excellent way to save the environment and it can earn you or a charity money
Listen to yourself! poll closed: If you find yourself trying to make a difficult decision, sit down, alone, and think. Listen to what your sould is trying to tell you and do it!
Wash dishes, glass and silverware in hot soapy water. poll closed: Germs are passed easily from one person to another on the rim of a cup or an eating utensil. The best way to ensure that all germs and bacteria are killed before the next use is to clean them in hot soapy water.
Breastfeed you baby poll closed: Human milk is good for human babies. Formula is a chemical mixture made in labs that is not good for the earth or babies
Be good. poll closed: Want a more happy and fulfilling life? Try to be good.
For land's sake, RECYCLE poll closed: Recycling reduces the amount of garbage we must bury or burn. Rubber, plastics, and metals take centuries to decompose and create MOUNDS of land pollution. Burning trash releases toxic chemicals and contributes to air pollution.
Clean up after your dog poll closed: It's smelly and inconvenient, but it's your mess and you should clean it up
Drive an electric car poll closed: Buy an electric car and drive it instead of a gas powered vehicle whenever possible.
Heat your home more efficiently. poll closed: Save energy and help prevent global warming by maximizing the efficiency of heating and cooling systems in the home, use double paned windows, insulation, ceiling fans and don't use the heater when away.
Have pets. poll closed: Pets remind us of the simplicity of life, they can be playful and very affectionate. When we take care of a pet, we are focused on something that brings happiness to us, which makes us better people.
smoke a lot of dope poll closed: i really enjoy smokeing dope doing a lot of stuff with my friends doing some crazy shit so dope really helps me get away the pain i do with them so do it you stupid people it is really fun
Be tactful yet firm in uncomfortable situations. poll closed: Be kind. But do not feel badly about protecting
yourself and the people you care about from dangerous situations
by asserting yourself, tactfully and firmly.
Solar heat your house & water poll closed: Solar power is green
Don't litter your cigarette butts poll closed: Everywhere I go, I see tons of cigarette butts and it makes me upset because it is still littering. Hold on to your cigarette until you find an ashtray. If worst comes to worst, make your cigarette IS PUT OUT ALL THE WAY and throw it in a trashcan.
I help out my family by recycling things poll closed: Help out your family and friends by giving them anything I no longer use for their use. I find out what each person needs or wants and if I have it and it is not needed now I will give it to the other p erson.
Don't use bleach. poll closed: If every household in the U.S. replaced just one bottle of 32 oz. chlorine bleach with non-chlorine bleach, we could save 4.5 million pounds of chlorine from entering our environment
Learn to sew poll closed: Altering and mending will prolong your clothing's life. Making your own garments ensures that they weren't created in sweatshops!
Be Respectful @ Funerals poll closed: The dead deserve our respect.
Get rid of fleas naturally. poll closed
Use cloth wipes instead of toilet paper or baby wipes poll closed: If you cloth diaper, chances are you use cloth wipes...why not use cloth wipes instead of TP for the rest of the family? Of course, I always leave a package around for guests but even then it is recycled.
Keep your dog's water bowl filled. poll closed: Your dog needs plenty of water to be healthy and he can't always tell you when he is thirsty.
Make bread not pot roast poll closed: Comments MAKE QUICK EASY MONEY FAST! EARN LOADS OF MONEY, HONESTLY, FAIRLY, AND LEGALLY Greetings All, I found this on a bulletin board and decided to try it: A little while back, I was browsing through news groups and e-mails just like you are n
Don't stalk people poll closed: when you are in a relationship with someone, do NOT overdo it. spend some time with them, but not too much. if you find that the person you "love" is the only person you ever want to be with, go get some friends, because they will probably tell you to ge
Tip street performers. poll closed: Street performers of any type, talented or not, enrich our culture and should be rewarded for their gift to us.
How to Create a Sustainable Economy and Future on our Planet poll closed: San Diego ecologist Jim Bell has published "Creating a Sustainable Economy and Future on our Planet". Read it for free, print it without restrictions at www.jimbell.com. It's astonishing! And it can be done!
Love people poll closed: Showing sincere love makes everyone happy:-)
Write a GoodHumans guideline of your own. poll closed: Writing a guideline adds to the community opinion of what a goodhuman is. It takes a brief amount of time but it shows that one cares about goodness enough to contribute to the collective thought.
Home & Garden Tips poll closed: Tips that will making running a household easier and less time consuming! Find an assortment of Tips for Inside and Out and for Family.
I am Selling Chinese knot! poll closed: There are many Chinese ethic characteristic bracelet and procelained ornament box. Email:plywood1019@yahoo.com.cn
Dr. Kerendian in Beverly Hills, Lipotropic Injections for Weight Loss poll closed: Lose 10 lbs or more with natural medicine. Injections are combination of Amino Acids and Vitamins
poll closed: Work from home , great income potential,Indian company.
Renewable resources used for new mosquito repellent. poll closed: The sustainably farmed ingredients of lemon eucalyptus and meadowfoam seed oil are the key ingredients in a soothing lotion that that keeps mosquitoes from biting.
Renewable resources used for new mosquito repellent. poll closed: The renewable resources of lemon eucalyptus and meadowfoam combine to make a soothing lotion that is also an extremely effective mosquito repellent.
Weight Loss Program Under Dr. Kerendian Supervision in LA poll closed: Dr. Kerendian is an expert on weight management. He works with you and listens to your problems.He structures a healthy diet program for you
PART TIME JOB VIA NET poll closed
Are you Searching for A Job? poll closed: You must be searching for Home Based Job. Your search stops here. Do Online Data Entry Job. Earn As much as you can. Work as much as you can. No Selling or Marketing. Paid per Entry, not per sale or commission. Limited posts are left. Send an e-mai
You Want Part Time Or Full Ti me Work poll closed: Indian premier web based Co. offering. More than 20 interesting ways of working with tutorial. Visit http://www.l-red.com/index.asp?REF=megna82 Any doubt mail me: megna82@gmail.com
Support local, state, and national education initiatives. poll closed: Support education initiatives by voting yes on pro-education bonds and other legislation. Education is one of the most important services that governments provide; do all you can to demand the best education system possible.
good friends poll closed: are you always there for your friends when they need you
Be a giving lover. poll closed: Romantic and sexual relationships connect people in physical and emotional partnership, necessitating the giving and receiving of both parties. A good balance ferments trust and harmony, adding to the enjoyment, benefiting both individuals.
Personal Advance Bad Credit Payday Cash Loans poll closed: Company lender offers unsecured online fast advance loans overnight quick.
Honor your Children poll closed: Children are the hope of Humankind, Earth's greatest resource. Treat them with the love and respect they deserve, and teach them all you know, that they grow strong and true.
Plan your family well. poll closed: Putting some thought into various family options before one is forced to, serves us and future generations as well.
the meaning of education poll closed: Education should be a means to enlighten, broaden, and stretch our minds.Not a system to limit ourminds
Co-ops - support and join local co-ops poll closed: Health food or grocery co-ops often promote package- and pesticide-free food. Support or volunteer at your local cooperative.
Buy eggs in cardboard flats. poll closed: The cardboard "flats" used in egg packaging are made of recycled newspaper, they are recyclable and biodegrade quickly while polystyrene (styrofoam) takes lifetimes to biodegrade and it produces harmful chemical buyproducts when it does.
reload printer paper poll closed: Certain items you print out at home or at the office have a one time use, and then get discarded. I feel that we can use these sheets again for the reverse side by refeading them back into our printers. We practice this at work, and we save generally 50
Forgive instead of holding grudges. poll closed: When we hold grudges we store bitterness, anger and resentment, which produces unhappiness within. Forgiving those who cross us allows us to become more content and happy people.
Wear biodegradable clothing. poll closed: Synthetic clothing such as polyester and nylon, doesn't decompose and will be around crowding out some landfill long after we are gone. Natural fibers such as cotton and hemp biodegrade and they do so without any harmful chemical by-products.
Wear clean clothing. poll closed: Clean clothing shows a certain level of self-respect and respect for those around us. It is healthful and doesn't pollute social breathing areas and add to visual blight.
Eat less factory farmed poultry poll closed: Try to eat as little factory farmed poultry as possible instead purchase locally grown pastured chicken from organic/sustainable farms
Agape is... The Intent of the Soul poll closed: Agape is, you treat every single living thing as you wish to be treated, for every single living possess soul. If you practice this in your everyday life, the world would be a peaceful place to live, for it is love that feeds the soul
Education poll closed: Don't worry about knowing everything or nothing. Focus on one thing, and become an expert.
Provide re-usable mugs and glasses for visitors. poll closed
Read to children. poll closed: Reading to children on a regular basis gives them a love of books and stories, it develops their hearing comprehension and their imagination and helps make them more intelligent people.
Drink only organic milk from cows that are not mistreated. poll closed: Drinking only organic milk from cows that are not mistreated is mortally acceptable, and healthy for most people. Dairy products are the best food sources of calcium. Not everyone wants to be a vegan. Not everyone wants to be a vegan.
Learn about God today poll closed: God is present all around us, within us, everywhere, every day. Listen to Him, talk to Him, read his Word to us. He knows what makes us tick, and how to be in tune with others, ourselves and Him.
Buy socially responsible and fair trade products poll closed: When you buy socially responsible products you help the environment and everyone who was involved in making that product Plus you can affirm you values. Think of it as voting with your dollar.
Stay Positive. poll closed: a good attitude creates the type of life we all lead being open and willing to accept what comes to us makes us look for the best way to use our options rather than fighting against the changes in our lives
Read the daily news. poll closed: When we read the daily news, we stay informed, expand our vocabulary, and stay in direct contact with our society and culture.
Walk your dog poll closed: Dogs need lots of exercise and socialization to be happy and healthy.
Open Relationships poll closed: We are all connected. Why do we supress are feelings with everyone but one person at a time? if we worried less and expressed love more all are pains would be healed. I'm talking about all relationships not just sexual. meaning from all levels of communic
Admit to masturbating regularly poll closed: People who deny they like to pleasure themselves occasionally are wankers.
Line dry your clothes. poll closed: Why not give the dryer a rest? Let the sun dry your clothes naturally. Line drying clothing not only saves energy but also gives clothes that sun-fresh smell.
Commit Genocide poll closed: Murder every person belonging to a particular race or religion. Jews and blacks have been quite popular throughout history. Spare no baby nor female.
Become Gay poll closed: Homosexuals are far more clean and upstanding then the straight slobs. More Homos make the world an A OK place to live and commit sodomy.
Pass on your wisdom and experience. poll closed: By sharing your knowledge and wisdom, you open a door for others. Others will be interested and pass their knowledge unto you.
Study other's views on nature poll closed: When you study other's cultural ideas and views on nature, you grow a higher appreciation and respect to nature.
Use Your Body To Transport Yourself poll closed: Walk, Bicycle, Get on a Bus or Train!!~ using human power to get yourself around will keep you healthy mentally and physically. You get much needed exercise and meditative, down-time while you walk, bike and sit on a bus or train. Plus you are helping re
Get AIDs tested. poll closed: Not everyone uses protection all of the time, and most likely you haven't either. There is a several year delay between the time one becomes infected and when it can be detected.
Towards Organic Way of life poll closed: Organic way of living is still best way to be active in this world after all the damages that has been done by human being.Turn into organic and see the beauty of life comes to life.
Give a manicure. poll closed: Giving a manicure is a nice thing to do on several levels. You are helping someone manage their problem nails and cuticles while you share a little face-to-face hand holding and communication. The manicure exchange is also very nice.
Chemical Free Organic Products poll closed: Lather yourself with healthy, life encouraging bath and body products for you and your family
Don't eat dogs. poll closed: Dogs are domesticated animals which we should not consume.

All 354

Polling guidelines Unscored guidelines All New