Clint Chase

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

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

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

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

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

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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

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

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

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

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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 switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

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

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will commit to getting 120 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will take a walk each day.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

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

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

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will make 1 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate community or planet-friendly policies.

I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will schedule 30 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

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

I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will replace 25 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

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

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

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

I will exercise daily for 90 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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