Megan Garrett

I will do 30-60 minutes of yoga each day.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

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

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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 keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

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

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 offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each 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 not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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 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 take a walk each day.

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

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