Claire Secrist

I will make 2 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate community or planet-friendly policies.

I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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 save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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 make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.