Matthew Costigan

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

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

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

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 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

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

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 not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

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

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 12.7 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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