Kate Davison

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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.

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 not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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

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

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 visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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

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

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per 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 save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

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

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

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

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

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

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