Dan Gibbons

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 5 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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 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 replace 20 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will spend 4 minutes per day finding out what sustainability and nature-related legislation is on local and state ballots this year.