kara bertsch

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

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will take a walk each day.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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 avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each 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 watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.