Bradley Ranney

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.

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

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

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

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

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

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

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

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

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

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

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

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

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 lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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

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