Thomas Saad

I will work from home 20 days to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.

Processed foods can be less nutritious for our bodies and take more energy and water to produce, which can create more waste, pollution, and offer less benefit to our health. I will enjoy 2 meals per day free of processed foods.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

I will spend 15 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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

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

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

I will plant 2 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will spend 30 minutes each day trying out climate anxiety resources that support mental and psychological well being.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

Food waste hurts our planet and our communities. I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

I will shop at a farmers market or food co-op to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

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

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

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