Christine Kostantakis

I will commute by carpool 60 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I spend 15 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

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

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

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

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

I will replace 1 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.