Brittney Barnhart

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

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

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

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

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

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 enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

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

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

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

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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

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

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will commit to getting 8 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

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 not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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