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"AMS will save Earth one day at a time, one straw at a time, one bag at a time."
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 keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
I will spend at least 1 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
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.
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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 commute by bike 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 3.67 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
I will commute by carpool 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 2.42 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.