Emily Berlant

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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 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 offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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

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

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

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will volunteer 40 hour(s) in my community.

I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

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

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

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will not eat seafood.

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

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 reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.