Katelyn Goslin

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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 volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

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.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

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

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

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will not eat seafood.

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

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

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

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

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

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

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

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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