Calvin Cicha

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

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

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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

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

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.52 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

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