Yashasswi Pinapati

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

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 take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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

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

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

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

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

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will not eat seafood.

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

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.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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 complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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

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

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

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water 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 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 replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.