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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Tao Bian

AMD Green Team

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Tao's actions

Waste

Go Paperless

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

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Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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Water

Collect Rain Water

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

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Water

Ditch the Lawn

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

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Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

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Food

Buy from a Farmers Market

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

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Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

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Water

5-Minute Showers

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

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Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.

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Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

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

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Waste

Buy in Bulk

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

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Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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Energy

Turn it off

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

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Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

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

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Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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Transportation

Use Muscle Power

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

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Energy

Disable Screen Savers

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

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Waste

Become a Master Recyler/Composter

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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Energy

Power Down the Computer

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.

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Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 0 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

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

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Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

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Waste

Avoid Disposables

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

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Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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