Alison Nankivel

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 switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

Recycling rules vary by location. I’ll spend 60 minutes learning which plastics my local or campus recycling program accepts. This helps me avoid “wishcycling” — tossing items in the bin and hoping they’ll be recycled, even if they aren’t.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will join a local or campus-based outdoor restoration project to help care for natural spaces and get involved in hands-on environmental work.

Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being. I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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

I will research tool libraries and other sharing economy organizations in my area and rent or borrow instead of buy next time I need something they offer.

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