Kyle Garske

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will spend 20 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

I will spend 45 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 45 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.