Tom Badrick

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

I will meet 2 new neighbor(s) per day.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

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

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

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

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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 start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will volunteer 12 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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

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 explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.

I will exercise daily for 24 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will take a walk each day.

I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.27 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will take a 22-minute walk outside each day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

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