Alex Ericksen

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 20 minutes and collect 3 items of litter.

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 3 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.