Michael Roberts

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

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

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

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

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

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

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

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

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

I will work from home 14 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

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

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

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

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

I will limit my social media use to once 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.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will avoid sending 8 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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.