Scott Benson

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

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

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

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

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

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

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 commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

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

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

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

I will take a walk each day.

I will use public transit 40 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 22.63 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.