Paul Cavender

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

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

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

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

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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

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

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

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 sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

I will schedule 15 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

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

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 commute by bike 7 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 6.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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