Cara Kangas

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

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 enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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 use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

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

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

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

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

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 exercise daily for 35 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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.