Kailai Chen

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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

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

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

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.