C Powell

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

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 make an appointment for my annual physical.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

I will use public transit 22 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 8.03 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

take a moment to talk about a sustainable topic each day to my coworkers. i picked this challenge to force me to educate my coworkers.