Bill Galaspie

I will not use a tray in the dining hall, which will help conserve water and electricity needed to wash trays.

I will learn about renewable energy by attending the talk on UR's new off-campus solar array and tour of the on-campus solar array.

I will take a 30-minute walk around Westhampton Lake.

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

I will learn about community in South Africa by reading about the country's ethnic and cultural diversity.

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 watch a documentary about water and the environment in South Africa.

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

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

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill by using a reusable mug.

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

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will test my energy knowledge by taking the Be A Green Spider Energy Quiz on the Office for Sustainability website.

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

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 complete an online energy audit of my room or home and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.