Tamilarasu Balasubramaniam

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

I will install a heat pump in my home or business.

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

I will write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I spend 15 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.