Gabriela Baierle

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

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

I will use public transit 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will spend 5 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.