Narendra Kashyap

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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 upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

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

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will work from home 365 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.