Nic Hofmann

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 60 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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

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

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

I will use public transit 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.84 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

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

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

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

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

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

I will commute by carpool 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.21 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

Get out and volunteer in a tree planting