Jerry Richardson

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a 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.

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

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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

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

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

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

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

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I CORDINATE, PREPARE AND HELP MAKE 650 SANDWICHES EVERY MONTH FOR THE SALT LAKE CITY HOMELESS. I BELIEVE YOU MUST GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY TO FEEL LIKE YOU ARE APART OF IT.