ONE CHANGE and PROJECT PORCHLIGHT ENEWS :: DECEMBER 2010
	One Change Ontario Fuel Efficiency Campaign Pulls into the Lot Thanks to almost 550 volunteers, 63 community groups and the generous sponsorship of Canadian Tire and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, One Change was able to reach more than 150,000 people about the importance of maintaining proper tire pressure and other ways to improve fuel efficiency. As part of this fuel efficiency campaign One Change engaged in conversations with 150,000 individuals and provided them with a free digital tire gauges along with Canadian Tire money-saving coupons to residents in 86 communities across Ontario. With 150,000 people checking and maintaining correct tire pressure that could mean big savings for Ontario including: Over $8.5 million saved A reduction in emissions of up to 21,000 tonnes of CO2 which is equivalent to taking 3766 cars off the road, and Possible reduction in preventable traffic accidents. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers! Visit our website to read more on the Ontario fuel efficiency campaign.
	An Inspiring Song from the talented Ontario Fuel Efficiency Team The musically gifted Toronto Fuel Team came up with a new way of getting the message of fuel efficiency across to our listeners. The very talented field representative, Melanie Howe, created some inspiring lyrics and led a choir of Fuelies in this message-filled tune. Enterprise Holdings Foundation Awards $2500 to One Change Foundation Enterprise Holdings Foundation has recently awarded One Change Foundation a $2500 donation to support our work in harnessing the power of person-to-person conversation to change behavior. Read more here...
	Simple actions for the Holidays Here are some simple actions you may consider taking this holiday season. Send an e-card. Canada Post reports that it takes more than 575 daily flights to deliver the over 787 million cards, letters and parcels sent around the holiday season. The 2.6 billion holiday cards sold each year in the United States could fill a landfill the size of a football field 10 stories high! Instead, consider sending an e-card. There are many free and fun cards available online, including One Change’s holiday eCard. Re-use old holiday cards to create gift tags. It’s easy - cut off the front of a previously used holiday card (or trim out a section of the front), write your message either on the front or the back of the new tag, then add some ribbon or attach it right onto the present. Create a natural centerpiece. Instead of buying a store-bought centerpiece, try making your own for a great personal touch! Ideas include making a centerpiece out of pinecones or trim evergreens and place them in a vase or directly on the table. If you’re buying a real tree don’t be shy about asking to take home any discarded branches left on the ground. You can add seasonal fruit, candles or nuts to spruce it up. You will save money and you can eat it afterwards! (If you add candles, please remember to not leave them unattended.) Get creative with gift wrapping. Think of some new innovative ways to wrap presents—try using newspaper, paper bags, cloth gift bags or even cookie tins instead of wrapping paper. If your child has an artistic streak you can add a personal touch to a gift by reusing their finger paintings to wrap presents. Get even more creative by using old maps or sheet music! Try any of these holiday tips and you could save money and also help reduce your environmental footprint over the holidays. Visit our website for more holiday simple action tips to save money and help the environment. Until next time...keep making smart choices!