Karen Santiago

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage).

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

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

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

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