Matthew Alvarez

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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

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 diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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

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 use public transit 44 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 7.55 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

I will avoid sending 3 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 take a walk each day.

I will commit to getting 5 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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 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 save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.