Betty Lou Morrow

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

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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 enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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