Parke Funderburk

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 0 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

I will use public transit 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.29 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per 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 walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

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

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 10 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 purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.