Randall Rieks

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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

I will use public transit 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 22.76 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in 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 plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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

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

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

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

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 recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.