John Eloff

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

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

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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 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 host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

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.

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.