Maya Kolloffel

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

To avoid excessive heating and cooling, I will turn the thermostat down a few degrees in the winter and up in the summer.

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

I will read about the energy impact of flying.