Roland Fernandes

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.

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

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

I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).

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

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

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

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 avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

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

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

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

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

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 reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

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

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

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

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.

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

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

I will commute by carpool 60 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 27.68 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.79 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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 adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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

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