Zachariah Strife

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

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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 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 source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will take a walk each day.

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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