Elizabeth Simon

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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