Kimberly Parrett

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

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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

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 research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.54 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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 enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per 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 avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.