Nic Jones

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

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

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 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day.

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

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

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.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

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 spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.