Prathyusha Musthyala

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

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

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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 set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

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

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

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

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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 reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.

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

I will commit to getting 180 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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