Monica Fell Bidwell

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 avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will commute by carpool 35 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 35.65 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 15 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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 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 keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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