caroline pope

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

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 20 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.)

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.