Christina Thompson

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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 create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

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

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

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

I will start a compost collection at home, 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 sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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