Mel Banks

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will schedule 10 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

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

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.