Alisa Hampton

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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 volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

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 create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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

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

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