Estéban Mena

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

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

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

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.