Sushil Baid

Milk is delivered in plastic packets. Packets are to be daily cleaned, dried, stored and then sold to local vendor for recycling.

Read about benefits of not using AC at home. Added benefit is conservation of energy. It requires little effort during summer to keep curtains down during day, choosing home with good natural ventilation and little patience to stay with fans. Also need encouragement and building understanding with family to keep home without AC.

There are benefits of cold showers (as well as hot showers). Added benefit of cold shower is conservation of hot water and energy. google cold shower vs hot shower will give some good articles to read. e.g. https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower

I will use water efficiently and install low-flow water fixtures to conserve the significant energy it takes to manage our water system.

Carry reusable small bags for vegetable and bigger cloth bag to carry full load of vegetable/fruit shopping. This will avoid taking use-and-throw bags for vegetables.

I will reduce the idle electricity load used by "vampire devices," especially when I'm not using my devices, saving an average of $70 and nearly a half ton of carbon emissions per year.

Exercise your strategy (1. BYOC 2. STOP 3. REDUCE 4. ZW 5. LOOSE) identified during inventory to procure items without packaging waste

Inventory all items that are purchased in last 3-6 months. Analyze how to procure them without packaging through strategies like 1. BYOC (bring your own container 2. STOP usage 3. REDUCE usage 4. ZW source from zero-waste stores near you 5. LOOSE - find exclusive stores where it can be sourced loose without packaging.

I will avoid using disposable plates, cups, or utensils. Instead, I will use long-lasting and reusable materials.

I will take the stairs instead of the elevator for the benefit of my health and to save energy.

I will walk or bike 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid up to 0.65 pounds of carbon emissions.

Purchasing ayurvedic medicines from local store helps avoid plastic packaging e.g. bubble wraps.

Taking your own containers to buy weekly, monthly needs of grocery items from local grocery shop. This helps reduce single use plastic packaging.

I will introduce a friend or family member to Generation 180 to add more people to the clean energy transition.

I will read Generation 180's blog to remain informed about the transition to clean energy and the role I can play in it.

I will follow Generation 180 on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and will share their content that resonates with me.

I will get regular car maintenance checks to ensure that my vehicle is running as efficiently as possible.

I will keep my tires properly inflated to maximize my vehicle's fuel efficiency.

After conducting online research about available models, I will complete a test drive at a local dealer.

The average American wastes over $400 and tons of energy on uneaten food per year, I will save that money and reduce the amount of food I waste by effectively meal planning, not overordering, and composting or donating leftover food.

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food or learning how to.

If I have to fly, I will choose to offset the CO2 emissions of my flight by purchasing a carbon offset.

Instead of flying, I will compare alternative travel methods for my next long-distance trip.

I will read about the energy impact of flying.

I will drive the speed limit to increase my fuel economy by 7% –14% .

I will keep my car engine's RPMs low by avoiding abrupt accelerations and coasting into stops, improving my fuel economy by 15% –30% .

I will minimize the amount of time spent idling in my car to avoid wasting fuel.

I will reuse materials instead of buying new ones and donate materials that I no longer use.

I will reduce unnecessary purchases by only buying what I truly need.

I will avoid unnecessary printing and "go digital" whenever possible.

I will combine errands and avoid multiple trips to increase my own time efficiency and to minimize my vehicle emissions.

I will make it a habit to always turn off the lights when I leave a room.