Payal Bothra

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

I will set up a sharing initiative in my community to enable effective sharing of stuff, time, skills, and space.

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

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

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

I will use the natural cooling of putting my windows down when in the car instead of the air conditioning.

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

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

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

I will substitute half of my meat consumption with plant-based foods to save an average of $420 on groceries and over 7 tons of carbon emissions per year.

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 reduce unnecessary purchases by only buying what I truly need.

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.