Amir Haghighat

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in 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 sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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 not purchase anything but food and water.

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

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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