Kate Bowers

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

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

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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