Scott Thorson

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 save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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

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

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

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

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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 avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will commute by bike 12 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 12.31 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

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.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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 replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.