Paulo Vasconcelos

I will spend at least 30 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will use public transit 60 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will spend at least 60 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 300 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will volunteer 15 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.