karen hansen

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

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 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 limit my social media use to once per day.

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

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

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.