Sue Haines

I will educate others about treating wildlife in wildlife-friendly and eco-friendly ways. I will respond to calls for help regarding wildlife and take in any wildlife I can assist until their release back into the wild.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

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

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

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

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

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

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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 tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

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

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 volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.