Lex Agapinan

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

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

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

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 sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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 exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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