Alyssa Lilly

I will calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce my negative impact on the environment.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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 spend 60 minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

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

When possible, wash clothes in cold water rather than hot to save energy. For reduced drying time and more savings, you can also try reusable dryer balls instead of dryer sheets.

When possible, let the breeze cool your home for you by leaving windows and doors open. Just remember to turn off the A/C first so it's not working harder. You can leave ceiling fans on too if you need to, as they still require less energy than the air conditioner does to cool your entire home.