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Destiny Suarez 4/30/2021 8:11 AM
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Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Recycling
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.
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
LED Lighting
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Multiple Industry Solutions
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Health and Education
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Recycling
I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
All Electricity Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.