LeeDer Tan

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cups to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.

I will watch 1 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.

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

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straws out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

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

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.

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 spend 10 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about constructive communication.

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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 replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will work from home 1 days to avoid my commute's carbon output.