Bonnie Bates

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 avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will work from home 6 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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

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

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

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

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

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 not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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