Manish Soni

I will commute by carpool 88 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 141.65 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 4 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage).

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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.

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 1 phone call(s) and/or send 5 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Powering a Bright Future, with classmate, friends, co-workers, or family.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.

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

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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 15 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.