Jerry Richardson

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

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

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

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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

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 replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.