Jéssica Teixeira

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will replace 45 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

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 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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.