Sara Ashton

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

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

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

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill 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 avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

I will take a 25-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will replace 2 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 explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

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