Alison Logan

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

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

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

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

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

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

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will commit to getting 75 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

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

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.