Les Hoogeveen

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

I will recycle 3 items at work and/or at home each day, making sure I review recycling program guidelines and only place accepted items that are clean, empty, and dry in the recycling bin.

I will turn my computer monitor(s) off at my work station when not in use to save energy (I will follow my organization's IT instructions for keeping on, turning off, or restarting computers).

I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

I will avoid printing 1 pieces of paper by "going digital" and printing double-sided whenever possible.

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than running a full dishwasher. To save water, I will scrape instead of rinsing dishes before loading them into the dishwasher, and only run it when it is full.

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will make 2 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will increase my step count by 1000 each day and will take breaks from sitting by briefly getting up and moving once per hour during the day.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)