Stacey Maurer

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

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

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

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

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

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per 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 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 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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 keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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

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