Rachael Yim

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 de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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 replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

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

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

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

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

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.