Alesha Maharzan

I will spend 10 minutes learning about constructive communication.

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.

I will spend 10 minutes listening to a podcast about food.

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

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

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.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)

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

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.

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