Janice Wang

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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).

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

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