Gibran Kraai

Raise livestock at home- farm wherever you can! The goal is to reduce meat/produce consumption. I am raising adopted chickens at my apartment complex, and therefore am reducing my egg consumption. This reduces my reliance on big business farming.

I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will replace 120 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will join a smoking cessation program and post my daily progress on my EcoChallenge feed.

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

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 sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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 fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

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

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

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 make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

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

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

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

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 install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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 have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

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

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

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

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

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

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.