Sunil B S

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 2 letters or emails per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage).

I will save up to 8 gallons (32 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow shower-head.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.

I will calculate my digital carbon footprint and take steps to reduce my CO2 emissions.