Amy McGinnis

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

I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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 spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

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

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

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

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

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