Stacy Homsley

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 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 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 work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

I will use public transit 18 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 9.82 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.