Richard Seals

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 volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

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

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 plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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

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

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

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

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

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

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

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

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

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

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will take a walk each day.