Carrissa Baer

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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

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

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

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

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 offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need each day.

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 eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

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

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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 eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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

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

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

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

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will commute by carpool 40 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 16.15 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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 exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.