Danielle Evans

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

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

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

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

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

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 maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

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

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

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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