Greta Nickerson

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

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a 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 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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