Erin Cheney

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

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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

I will not eat seafood.

I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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 upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

I will avoid sending 7 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

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

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.

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 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 volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will take a walk each 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 make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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

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

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 plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.