Kristen Ball

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

I will conserve water by only running the dishwasher if it is full.

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 save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by keeping my showers under 5 minutes.

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

I will learn about water use in food production and eat less water intensive foods.

I will buy local produce and meats when shopping for groceries.

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

I will make responsible and sustainable seafood choices.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.

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

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

I will use reusable napkins instead of single-use disposable napkins. I will opt-out of using single-use utensils by bringing my reusable set to an on-campus dining location or take-out restaurant.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will avoid sending 3 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.

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

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

If all Americans maintained their tire pressure, we would save 1.2 billion gallons of gas annually.

I will buy nothing (meal plans excluded) the whole day today.

I will visit or take a virtual tour of the Well-Being Center.

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

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