Ashley Pak

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will replace 4 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

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

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 20 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

I will spend 15 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 2 people about what I learned.

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

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

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

I spend 10 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.