Maik Brand

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

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.96 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -1.78 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)