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I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.
I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
I will enjoy 5 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) per day.
I will enjoy 5 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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 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.