Nick Welch

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

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

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 0 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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 use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will walk 0 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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