Stanley Carpenter

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.

I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).

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 lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

I will commute by bike 14 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 12.52 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will not eat seafood.

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

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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