Lori Smith

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

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

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

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

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

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.