Eliot Metzger

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will schedule 30 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

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

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

I will use public transit 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.87 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water 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 connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

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

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

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

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 engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 60 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 eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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 travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

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

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

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

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

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

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

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 take a walk each day.

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

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

I will volunteer 40 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.03 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.1 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.