Janak Gahlot

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 walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.72 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will exercise daily for 40 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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 take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

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 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.