Anu john

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

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will take a walk each day.