Adaobi Okafor

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

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

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

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

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

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.93 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will use public transit 50 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 16.23 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

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

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.