CHANDRA M

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

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

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 3 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 switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next 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 host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

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

I will contact my local election office to volunteer during the upcoming election.

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 use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

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

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will spend 1 minutes learning about local or national energy issues that will be on the voting ballot this fall.

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.

I will watch 10 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.

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

I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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

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 spend at least 15 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 10 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.