Shelby Carroll

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

I will meet 3 new neighbor(s) per day.

I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 5.68 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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 enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will not eat seafood.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will replace 68 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 128 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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

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

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

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

I will schedule 33 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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

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

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.