Dave Richardson

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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 cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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 carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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 avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 30 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will walk 1 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.1 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.