Zhan Liu

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

be productive everyday. especially from environmental perspective.

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

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

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).

I will source 3 meal(s) each day from local producers.

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 carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.