lisa rye

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 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.