John Cossa

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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

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

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

I will use public transit 9 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 5.48 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 limit my social media use to once per day.

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

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

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

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 avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

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

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 enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.