Kaitlyn Sumner

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

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 5 locally-sourced meals.

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

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

Lighting makes up approximately 10% of hospitals' energy use on average. I will save energy by turning off unnecessary lights when not in use and when I am the last one to leave a space.