Richard Galvao

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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

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

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

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

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 walk 3 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 18.09 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 23.77 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.