Michele Espinoza

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste 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 replace 9 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

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

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

I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

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

I will limit my social media use to once 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 adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.

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

I will not eat seafood.