Phat Huynh

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

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

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 work from home 7 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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 exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each 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 eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will not eat seafood.

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.

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

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

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

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

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

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

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 walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.