Topic 4: Improve Buildings
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It takes a lot of energy and material to construct and run our buildings. Improving our existing structures and being mindful of new construction can greatly reduce our expenses over time and save resources for future generations.
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Toilet leaks are often silent and can waste hundreds of gallons of water per day, making the toilet the number one cause for a high-water bill.
A one thousand square foot roof can collect over 600 gallons of water with just one inch of rain!
Natural gas is actually about 85% methane - a super-potent greenhouse gas. On its way to your house, it escapes into the atmosphere through leaks in the pipelines. Once burned, it releases dangerous indoor air pollutants like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde into your home.
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Teams can use the Gathering Guides to plan, run, and report back on their meetings.
Use the Get Engaged section to find inspiring content that will motivate you and your team to move forward.
This TOPICis accomplished by three main GOALS, each of which have a few key ACTIONS that include the resources you need to get started.
Use the Action Plan Worksheet at the bottom of this page to understand the full picture. Mark off what you have done and add a goal date next to what you would like to do.
Don’t forget to REPORT BACK so we can tally your impact and keep this program funded.
GET ENGAGED:
TAKE ACTION:
Download the worksheet for these Goals:
Click on image to download double sided worksheet pdf.