Emily Thomas

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

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

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

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.