Annette Steele

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 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.

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

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 enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

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

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per 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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will replace 120 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will use public transit 35 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 19.1 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 5 friends per day about the issue.

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

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

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

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

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

I will speak up, share recycling, reuse, and composting information with people everywhere I go, in order to start the conversation. This could be while on the bus/max, at evening activities, on social media, etc