Michole Branch

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

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

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

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

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will use public transit 26 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 5.23 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.