Kira Ross

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

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

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 enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will walk 4 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 5.36 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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

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

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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 not eat seafood.

I will take a walk each day.