Shariful Anam

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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

Organizations have a responsibility to make sustainable business decisions. To understand how to improve sustainable practices, it’s important to start with understanding the current impact. I will share the Tradewater Business Carbon Calculator with my organization.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will learn about and update the power saving settings on my computer to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emission

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.