Kiran Karunanidhi

Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will watch 4 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

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 mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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 19 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.