Laurie Ridgeway

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.

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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

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

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

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 work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.