Dana Wadi

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each 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 decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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