Susan Lenart

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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.

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset 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 commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

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

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

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

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

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

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

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

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.