Gerri Raisanen

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

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 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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 use public transit 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.42 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.