Ganesh Kesavan Ramakrishnan

I will use public transit 4 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 13.52 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

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

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 source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

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