Hannah Snowden

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

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

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

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will check labels on my shampoo, lotions and/or beauty products. I'll replace products that use known carcinogens such as formaldehyde, cocamide diethanolamine, DMDM hydantoin or benzene.

I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

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

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

I will decide which environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.

I will not purchase anything but food during the challenge.

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

I will introduce myself to 1 new classmate(s) or academic professional(s) per day.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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 get involved in a local or campus conservation project, volunteering my time or researching local conservation issues.

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

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

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

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

I will take a 120-minute hike in nature.

I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.

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

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.