Kapua Fujikawa

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

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

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

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 limit my social media use to once per day.