Karen Bruggman

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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 recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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 replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.