Juan Perez-Torres

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

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

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

I will eat 2 meal(s) outside each day.

I will commute by carpool 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.48 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

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

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

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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 replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, or classmates.

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 install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.