Lori Armitage

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

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

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 save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

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

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

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

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.