Debra Burke

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will work from home 7 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will replace 18 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.