Low Impact Living Enviromental Impact Calculator

I came across this dandy impact calculator that I wanted to pass along to you. Just click on the title and you will be there. The website is Low Impact Living and if you are able, take a minute to cruise around. I found out a lot information just on a quick run-through. It also features a neat list of products and services that are are eco-friendly. I have been contemplating a kitchen renovation and was very happy to find one place that has a good choice of new floorings and cabinetry to choose from.

I also want to brag about my score on this calculator - 30! The average score is 100, so I'm feeling pretty green. After you get your score you have access to a list of projects that you can do to lower your score even further and for those of you with a mathematical bent - there are all sorts of graphs and charts to satisfy you. I was able to knock my initial score of 33 down by 3 by checking off some of the projects I have already done at my house.

I'm interested in hearing and sharing with everyone, ways that they have reduced their own environmental impact. For instance, years ago I was a foster parent and part of the house inspection included reducing the temperature on your hot water tank to avoid scalding the kids in your care. At first I felt gypped out of my super-hot morning shower but after I noticed I no longer had such dry skin and hair, I figured it may be due to the morning scalding I was giving to myself so I accepted the new-lower high temps.

What have you done to intentionally (or unintentionally) reduced your environmental impact?

Let's share, discuss and consider...