Nikki Beardsley

I will read about the energy impact of flying.

I will avoid keeping or transporting heavy objects in the car because this practice more quickly depletes fuel, improving my fuel economy by 1% for every 100 pounds of excess weight removed.

I will air seal and insulate my home to make it more comfortable and energy efficient.

I will use clean A/C and furnace filters in my home to ensure they run as efficiently as possible.

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

I will walk or bike 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid up to 1.42 pounds of carbon emissions.

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 use a smart thermostat to increase my home's energy efficiency, saving an average of $130 and 1.6 tons of carbon emissions per year.

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.

I will conserve hot water when cleaning, bathing, and doing the laundry.

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

I will opt out of junk mail lists to reduce wasted material and energy.

I will contact a local contractor or nonprofit provider to complete an energy audit of my home and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

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

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 use ridesharing or carpool for 1 mile(s) per day and avoid 1.02 pounds of carbon emissions.

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

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

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

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

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