Miranda Ries

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will work from home day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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.

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

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.