Charlotte Alexander

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

I will not eat seafood.

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will take a walk each day.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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