Gavin Flavell

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

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will spend 32 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.

I will spend 20 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 4 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

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 keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.