Laurel Kuykendall

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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

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

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 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 enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

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

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

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

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