UDAY SURAJ KONDAPI

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 make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.

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

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.