VALLEN ELLIS

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

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

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

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

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 make it a habit to only run a full dishwasher to save water and energy.

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