Bethany Bauman

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

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

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

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

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

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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

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

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

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

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will take a walk each day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

I will source 3 meal(s) per day from local producers.

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

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

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.

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.

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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

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

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

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

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

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

I will walk 5 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.68 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.