Rudi Hamsa

I will spend at least 60 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.72 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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 commute by carpool 26 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 11.99 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

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 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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

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 spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

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

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

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.