Rachael Zarger

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 15 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

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

I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 9.79 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.89 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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 avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.