Maddie Lee

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

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 use public transit 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 9.12 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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 fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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