This paper suggests a number of steps to be taken to reduce the impact of traces leave it on Earth, in an ecological sense. We invite you to read and if you inspire, to make the commitment to comply with some or all of them by marking them with a "√". The steps we're already practicing will instead marked with an "X". When finished, copy your schedule on a sheet that you can take with you as a reminder.
[For those who know English and use the computer: we encourage you to download the English version in pdf format from www.earthpeacetreaty.org or from the site of Deer Park Monastery www.deerparkmonastery.org / peace_treaty.pdf and send your peace treaty at the address given in the notes at the end of the text. Your commitments will be published on a website where other students and friends can read them and be inspired by your actions.]
I, I am committed to _______________________________________________,:
___ walking and cycling ___ days per week. ___
walking and cycling within five miles. ___
join to share with other steps in the car (carpooling) or use public transport. ___
restrict air travel less than ____ hours of flying per year. ___
buy "carbon credits" to offset the pollution that travel with my son [or carry out other kinds of compensation, such as planting trees].
___ Have a "car-free day" per week. ___ Have
a "car-free day" per month
___ work at home one day a week. ___
reduce car trips of ___%. ___
taking the stairs instead of taking the elevator.
___ Have one day a week without electricity. ___
testing the energy efficiency of my home and improve it [insulation etc..]
___ purchase and install solar panels for my house. ___
buy equipment for the production of electricity from renewable sources (wind, geothermal). ___
allow to dry their laundry to air [without using the dryer]. ___
reduce the use and housing of other small appliances.
___ Give support to local farmers and reduce transport, buying food produced in my area. ___
cultivate in person [where possible]. ___
not use pesticides or herbicides. ___
buy organic food for ___% of my overall nutrition. ___
join a buying group for organic food in my area. ___
replace incandescent bulbs with energy saving light bulbs. ___
not install or use the air conditioner in my house. ___
reduce the use of air conditioner, setting it to _____ degrees. ___
reduce heating of the house setting it on ___ degrees.
___ Install a programmable thermostat in my house. ___
provide effective thermal insulation of the house, even with the windows sealed. ___
eat only vegetarian food. ___
drive a high performance fuel. ___
avoid buying goods with excessive packaging bulky. ___
replace the use of paper towels, napkins and paper plates or plastic reusable equivalents. ___
attend library instead of buying books as much as possible. ___
for purchases, use reusable cloth bags or otherwise. ___
use biodegradable detergents. ___
compost kitchen waste or to separate their waste. ___
encourage the school or the place working to recycle waste. ___
share magazines and catalogs, giving to hospitals [or aged-care facilities etc..]
___ reuse and recycle everything that can be reused or recycled. ___
buy clothing in stores used. ___
where possible, planting native plants and drought tolerant. ___ ___
planting trees in the area where I live. ___
off computers when not in use. ___
install power strips ["slippers"] switch or unplug appliances and other equipment when not in use to prevent unwanted current absorption ["phantom current"]. ___
set up your computer and the screen to turn off after 10 minutes of inactivity. ___
reduce the consumption of hot water ____%. ___
only do hot showers of short duration. ___
install a solar water heater. ___
water reuse "gray" [for example, for use as toilet flush water into which you have washed, or have washed the dishes or clothes]. ___
not operate the toilet [or operate with reduced flow] after you pee. ___
turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving with a razor in one hand. ___
reduce the overall consumption of water in the ___ ___%
install a system to collect and use rainwater.
___ remove the litter or rubbish left on their own path to walk or jog. ___
encourage a friend or a friend to engage in certain activities on this list. ___
improve my knowledge of ecology. ___
write articles or stories that help put people in touch with their ecosystem. ___
meditate once a week on the type of relationship I have with the ecosystem in which I live. ___
meditate once a week on how I can reduce fuel consumption, and act accordingly. ___
write to politicians at local and national legislation calling for a more efficient environment. ___
give support to local environmental organizations.
I add here my personal commitment proposals:
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I pledge to practice what I scored on this list, so as to reduce the ecological impact of my lifestyle.
Signature: ______________________________________________ Date :______________________
