Erin Ohashi

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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 advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

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

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.