Jennifer Bratten

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will not eat seafood.

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.