Amir Haghighat

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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

I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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 not purchase anything but food and water.

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.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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 not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

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

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

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

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 organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).

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

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