Pamela Gandolfo

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

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

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

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

I will commit to getting 1 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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 save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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

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

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

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

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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 adopt a diet free of animal products.

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

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

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