Diane Hammerstad

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 create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will avoid sending 1 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 plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -3.98 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

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

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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