Raleigh De Leon

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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

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 advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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

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

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

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

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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 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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

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

I will not eat seafood.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

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