Gordon Young

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

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

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

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

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

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

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

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

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

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each 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 save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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 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 replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

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