Shawn Olden

I will carefully fill my plate in the dining hall and take only what I can eat. I'll also inquire about ways to improve composting and use of recyclable foodware.

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

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

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options on campus.

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

I will carpool 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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

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

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

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

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.