Bharath Vishwanath

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

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will plant 30 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 5 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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 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 volunteer 12 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.