10 Things Moms Can Do

The choices we make today will determine the climate our children inherit. Get started with 10 Things Moms Can Do.

What else can moms do?

A lot! Moms make the choices that matter. We can show our kids a better way. Here's how you can take action...

At Home

Unplug that extra freezer or refrigerator and reduce family emissions by about 10%!
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On The Move

Drive less with Fuel Free Family Day!
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At School

Start a walking school bus, a group of children walking to school with adult supervision.
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At Play

In charge of soccer snacks? Cut down on packaging and reuse what you can.
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At The Table

Count your food miles! Buy food grown close to home.
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At the Store

Don't buy it new, buy it used.
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At Work

Start a commuter challenge and log biking miles with coworkers.
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Elise Cardenas, Yakima CoolMom Coordinator received a Yakima County Recycling Hero Award on April 20, 2010. The CoolMom group was honored for helping their community reduce, reuse and recycle. Congrats to Elise and all the Yakima CoolMom members! Learn more.

How are you taking action? Tell us here!

Learn what you as a mom can do to decrease your family's carbon footprint. Many small actions can have a big impact!

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