Mary Jo D'Orazio

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

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

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

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

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