Paul Ragan

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.