Mike Kennedy

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

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 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.