Curt Franchuk

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will not eat seafood.

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

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

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 replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.