Briana Donovan

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

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

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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

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

I will schedule 60 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

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

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

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

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 replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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