Stephen August

I will only run the dishwasher when it is completely full to use less water and electricity.

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I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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

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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 buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

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.

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 exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.