Heather Vaughan

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

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

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

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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 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 commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.27 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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