Jose Davila

I will carpool 0 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will complete an online energy audit of my dorm room or home and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.

I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will walk 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

I will start a petition for my school to use more clean/renewable energy.

I will work with my school to make my campus more bike friendly.

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 purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op, or join a CSA.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will replace my halogen desk lamp with an LED bulb.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, or classmates.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will incorporate energy efficiency or clean energy into a project or paper for school.

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will work with RAs/student housing to reduce water usage by posting signs in laundry rooms/common areas.

I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.

I will propose that my school install rain gardens and/or bioswales instead of directing run-off to sewers.

I will watch a documentary about water and the environment.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will use a fan instead of a window air conditioner.