Sandeep kryshna

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

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

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

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

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

I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

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

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

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