Andrew Reese

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

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

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

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

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

I will use public transit 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 7.3 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 15 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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