srinivaskumar goud

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

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

I will replace 120 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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

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

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.

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

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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 assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

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

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