Lizzy Gazeley

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

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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.

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will take a 25-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will take a walk each day.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

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

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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 exercise daily for 90 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

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