Uday Kiran Thandu

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

I will source 3 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will use public transit 35 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will take a walk each day.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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 install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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

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

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 prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.