Jay Olson

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.

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

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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 maintain a record of all my purchases.

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

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

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

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

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 use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

I will take a walk each day.

I will disconnect from my email when not 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 take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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 exercise daily for 90 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.

I will walk 6 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 7.23 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My son has chosen Restless for the Cause which is a charitable organization that provides beds, blankets, and pillows for needy children. He is also going to raise funds for the ongoing Nepal Relief effort. I am going to work with him on how to raise funds by developing a plan, setting goals, executing his fundraising efforts, and reporting and verifying to his donors of his efforts and results.