Nikki Gillis

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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

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

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

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 enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

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

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

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

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

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

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

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 sending 2 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 work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.