Ashlee Mikkelsen

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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 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 replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.