Ann Marie Lavery

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 pledge to take one action that improves the sustainability of my organization in 2025. It can be an action from this challenge or another action that improves resource stewardship.

No one person can do everything, but we can all do something. Making one person's worth of difference matters! Share an impact you made related to an Ecochallenge action that you are proud of in the feed.

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

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

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

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

I will prevent water from being wasted by reporting one or more leaky faucets, toilets, or other water leaks to my organization's facilities team for repair.

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

I will keep 5 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.