Larry Grimes

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

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

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 save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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 2 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.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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