Carlos Benzecri

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 avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

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

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

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

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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

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.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

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

I will use public transit 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.09 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will enjoy 0 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

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