Dianne Herting

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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

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