Katie Baker

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 listen to a podcast about the perceptions of climate change in Chile.

I will read an article about the effects of climate change at the local and state level.

I will watch a TEDTalk by Xiye Bastida to learn about the youth climate movement.

I will read at least one article about the environmental and social impacts of climate change on Chile.

I will keep lights, electronics, appliances, and power strips turned off when not using them.

I will walk, bike, or use public transportation in place of driving my personal vehicle to a destination.

I will test my knowledge of energy at UR with the Be A Green Spider Energy Quiz

I will reduce food waste by participating in the composting program, using my reusable bag, and bringing my own utensils.

I will eat lower on the food-chain to reduce my carbon footprint.

I will test my knowledge of food at UR with the Be A Green Spider Food Quiz.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will save up to 2 gallons (7.5 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will learn about the impact of mining on water resources in Chile by reading at least one article.

I will test my knowledge of water by taking the Be A Green Spider Water Quiz on the Office for Sustainability's website.

I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.

I will attend the free clothing swap in Tyler Haynes Commons. Note: Despite its name, you do not have to bring clothes to "shop" the swap!

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will learn about how to reduce waste by taking the Office for Sustainability's Be A Green Spider Recycling Quiz.

I will avoid using items with single-use packaging when possible.