Kymon Robbs

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 9 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 6 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

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

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.