Alison Layman

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

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

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

I will enjoy 3 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 install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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 commute by bike 8 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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 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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will spend 25 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will exercise daily for 35 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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.