Stephanie Letourneau

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.

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

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 de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

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

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.