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I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
I will commute by carpool 4 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 2.42 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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 each day that I do this.
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 create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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 plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.