Sustainability Council

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

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

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

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 work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.

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 reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

I will schedule 10 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

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