Rebecca Gring

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

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

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

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 replace 35 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will avoid sending 2 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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) 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 join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will use public transit 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.32 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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