Becky Gish

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.54 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.

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

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

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

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

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

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will take a walk each 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 save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

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 maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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 commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.