GAUTAM M

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

I will replace 2 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 5 phone calls and/or send 3 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

I will make 2 phone calls and/or send 2 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.

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 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.

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.

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

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