Hasan Al

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

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

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

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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 replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.