Brenna Dickey

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

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 learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

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

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

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -1.78 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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 disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

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

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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