Haverford College Fords

I will travel by bike 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will walk 5 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

Spend a few hours helping out at the Haverfarm or other gardening/farming projects on Haverford's campus.

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

Live in the spirit of Do It In The Dark: turn off the lights, air dry your clothes, or take a shorter shower!

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.

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.

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.