Givsum | Charities Global Sustainability Challenge Ask 153 Responses Opportunity Survey

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Thank you for choosing to take action and become a sustainability leader! Please review and check the boxes below. You will be notified by email when your commitment has been confirmed.

Less Water

Take 5 Minute Showers

Turn off the water while you are brushing my teeth

Wash my car less

Wash my car only at professional business

Use dishwater instead of handwashing

Only run the dishwasher when it is full

Wait to do laundry until there is a full load

Switch to a water saving (WaterSense) showerhead in all of my bathrooms

Install simple aerators in my sink faucets

Reduce the water use in toilets by using a brick or other water saving measures

Detect and fix even the smallest leaks

Less Waste

Recycle at Home

Recycle at Work/School

Purchase and use reusable shopping bags at all times

Create a compost bin/pile at home

Buy a reusable straw and refuse plastic straws

Buy a quality reusable water bottle(s) and eliminate using plastic water bottles

Buy a quality reusable coffee/tea travel mug to replace all non-reusable containers

Purchase mainly used clothing from 2nd hand stores

Purchase mainly high quality and/or fair trade clothing (no "fast fashion"

Donate your old clothes to charity

Only shop for things you need

Rent or ask to Borrow a product from a friend, neighbor, or colleague before purchasing one if you only need it a few times

Purchase items with less packaging in general (like in bulk)

Unsubscribe to any subscriptions you may be receiving

Before discarding an item, see if it can be reused

Before discarding any item, see if it can be repurposed

Replace paper items with reusable cloth

Properly dispose of your air conditioning unit at local facility (I will absolutely NOT put it in regular refuse/garbage)

Opt for all online statements and bills to be paid electronically only

Use cloth diapers

Use tampons with no applicator or a cardboard one (not plastic)

Energy Efficiency

Wash clothes in cold water

Use a clothesline to dry my clothes as opposed to electric/gas dryer

Turn down hot water tank temperature

Replace old light bulbs with LED (or CFL)

Unplug unused appliances/electronics

Add a power strip to all electronic equipment to easily turn power OFF when equipment is not in use to avoid “Vampire Energy

Turn on the “Energy Saving”settings on your television, computers and other devices

Lower your heat temperature in home,school or office

Turn up the temperature on air conditioning in the home, school or office

Turn off your ice maker on your refrigerator

Set refrigerator/freezer temps to 35-38 Farenheight

Don't put hot objects immediately into refrigerator or freezer

Clean out your refrigerator more often

Post a sign on each light to “Turn off when not in use”

Buy energy efficient and certified products, such as Energy Star Products

Use clean energy by signing up with a renewable energy co-op

Use rechargeable batteries

Green Transportation

Use mainly bicycle or walking modes for transport

Use mainly public transportation modes

Carpool to work or school

Eliminate your car

Check your car's tire for optimal pressure regularly to optimize gas mileage

Get regular check-ups and tune-ups on your vehicle

Drive the speed limit and minimize fast starts/stops

Use my vehicles "cruise control" when possible

Clean out extra uneeded items/weight in your car

Instead of flying, travel by car or train instead when possible

Spend more weekend travel staying close to home

Fly coach class as opposed to business or private (If flying is absolutely necessary)

Utilize technology to reduce work related travel trips

Work or go to school remotely

Stay at hotels that offer innovative and recognized green programs

Engage in Ecotourism over all and support those companies engaged in outdoor and or local/community based programs

Buy carbon offsets for any flights

Use E-tickets when flying or taking trains when possible

Travel outside of the main tourist areas to support local

Cleaning Green

Instead of purchasing your hygiene products made of plastic, purchase bamboo compostable. (Example, Toothbrushes)

Purchase Organic Coconut Oil and reusable organic cotton cloth to replace disposable Make-up Remover wipes

Purchase unwrapped bulk soap (preferably organic and local) to replace your packaged body wash or soap

Replace dishwashing soap with castile soap

Replace your disposable cleaning sponges (when needed) with reusable cloth or compostable sponges

Use a solution of white vinegar and water for cleaning windows and other items in the bathroom and kitchen

Use home electrolyzed water device for onsite generation of both cleaning and sanitizing solutions

Eliminate Dry Cleaning by washing items by hand if allowed on label or by stopping the purchase of dry clean only items

Use a recommended dose and combination of Castile soap and baking soda to replace laundry soap

Purchase unwrapped bulk soap (preferably organic and local) to replace your packaged body wash or soap

Replace your disposable cleaning sponges (when needed) with reusable cloth or compostable sponges

Food & Drink Choices

Participate in Meatless Mondays

Go Vegan or Vegetarian

Buy mainly locally sourced foods

Purchase mostly organic foods

Buy only necessary groceries

Start your own garden

Donate extra food

Eat at more sustainable restaurants

Bring a reusable to-go container when eating out

Buy local and ethically sourced honey

Store food properly, so it stays fresher longer

Buy food that is in season

Cook more meals at home

Go to a local and organic brewery or winery when going out for drinks

Purchase only organic spirits when purchasing alcohol in the stores

Purchase only products that do NOT contain Palm Oil (I will check labels always)

Builder A Greener Future

Get involved in a Rotary tree planting program

Get involved in a Rotary Coral Reef program

Volunteer at a community garden

Support Local businesses (as opposed to big chains)

Advocate on a local, regional or national level for clean energy

Start/Join a Green Committee at your work or school

Get 3 friends to go through this Global Sustainability Commitment Award program!

Share your new goals with others on social media

Donate $50+ dollars to a local Environmental NGO

Fun Learning

Study from those who are leading a minimalist lifestyle

Watch 5 Environmental or Climate Change Documentaries

Get an Individual Sustainable Business Associate Certification(Example U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce online program)

Take an environmental course at university or online

Go through an online Carbon Footprint Calculator and measure your impact

I commit to these Global Sustainability Practices for 1 year 2019/2020! (Count total above.)

Bronze Badge - 10 Green Practices

Silver Badge - 20 Green Practices

Gold Badge - 30 Green Practices

Platinum Badge - 50 Green Practices

Add your own sustainability idea(s) below and we will consider adding them to the checklist!