Shayne Magdoff

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

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 save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will replace 25 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

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 write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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

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

Visited with a Non-Profit to raise money for a community eco-challenge.