Erin Garvey

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

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

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

I will source 3 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.

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

I will enjoy 4 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) 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 exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

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

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

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

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