Brian Baadte

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

I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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