Mike Bang

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will join a smoking cessation program and post my daily progress on my EcoChallenge feed.

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

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

I will use public transit 14 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.8 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

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

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

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

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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 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 spend 60 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

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

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

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 take a 60-minute walk outside each 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 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 eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

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

I will offer to help 1 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 keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will avoid sending 0 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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