Patty McGovern

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

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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 maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

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

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

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

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 2 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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

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

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

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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

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

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

I will replace 1 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will walk 4 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.76 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will use public transit 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.17 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will take a 1-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

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

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

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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

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.