Danie Primmer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

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 use public transit 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.4 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.