Rey James

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

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 save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

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

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

I will use public transit 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.87 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

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

I will cook 0 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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