Seth Ring

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

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

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

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

I will commute by bike 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.64 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.46 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per 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 not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

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

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

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

I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will use public transit 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.28 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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