Michael Burley

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will work from home 0 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will avoid sending 0 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.