Tara Marie Colaruotolo

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

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

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

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

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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

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

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 take a walk each day.

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

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water 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 decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 5 friends per day about the issue.

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

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

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

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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 not eat seafood.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.

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

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 make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

Research and try protein options that are meatless and organic to try and reduce the amount of meat consumed in my diet