Khamoan Wesson

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will spend at least 90 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 90 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

I will spend at least 90 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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.

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 avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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 commute by carpool 35 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to -5.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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 avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will make 0 phone call(s) and/or send 5 emails each day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

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

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.