Edward Chan

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

I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

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

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

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 maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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 take a 5-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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 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 replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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 replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.