Lisa Cherry

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

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

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

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

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

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.

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

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

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.04 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will volunteer 6 hour(s) in my community.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

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

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

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.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

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 enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients 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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.