Lora Gensheimer

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will work from home 6 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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 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 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 try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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

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

I will use public transit 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 9.14 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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