Andrew Adams

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

I will take a walk each day.

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 save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

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

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

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

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

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

I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each 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 take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

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

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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

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