Want to live in a cleaner world? Us too. Help keep the world a little cleaner by joining us for a Weekend Without Oil.

The idea is simple; each person uses about 3 gallons each day. That’s 6 per weekend for each of us. If enough of us get together and follow 11 steps for just one weekend, we can keep the world a lot cleaner.

Ready to take the pledge? Sign it here.

If you want to get persnickety about it, sure – most of us can’t have a truly 100% oil-free weekend. We already own all kinds of things that required the use of oil to make and to be transported to us. Footballs, basketballs, ink, crayons, dish soap, deodorant, ink, eyeglasses, CDs and DVDs, lipstick, ammonia, and tires are just a few items made using petroleum.

Don’t fret! We don’t want you to get rid of things you already have. Using items you own is way greener than buying new stuff. We’re talking about a weekend without using any new oil. Basically, that’s 48 hours without driving or buying new stuff. You can pull that off, right?

For a simple synopsis of how we use oil, where it comes from, and what exactly petroleum is, go here. Sure it’s written for kids, but it sums things up pretty nicely.

For more tips on cutting back your oil use, visit greenpeace.org.

Think you can do it? Share your tips for living a greener life in the comments!