Marc Steelman

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

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will replace 45 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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 or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

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

I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

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

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

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, or classmates.