Emma Rae Thurow

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will spend 40 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors, or classmates.

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

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

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 10-minute walk outside each day.

I will spend 20 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.