Yolanda Bai

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work or school, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

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

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 2 minute(s) each day.

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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 reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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

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

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.

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

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will spend 3 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 3 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.

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

I will spend 2 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.