Vanessa Constance

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will take a walk each day.

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

I will meet 6 new neighbor(s) per day.

I will offer to help 7 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

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