kareem assem

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.