Andrew Charron

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will make responsible and sustainable seafood choices.

I will check for water leaks in my home.

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

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 avoid using items with single-use packaging when possible.

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

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by keeping my showers under 5 minutes.

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

I will read the Spiders Guide to Sustainable Living to learn more about individual sustainability on campus and in Richmond.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.