Ian Atwater

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

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 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 save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a 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 eat seafood.

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