John Hawkins

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

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

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 exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will take a walk each day.

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a 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 keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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

I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.54 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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 spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

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

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

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water 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 sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

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

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

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

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

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

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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