Jose Toledo

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.

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

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

I will commute by carpool 1 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 23.72 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 1 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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.

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 adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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

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