Lauren Kane

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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 reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

I will take a 40-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need 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 sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will take a walk each day.

I will commit to getting 90 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

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 maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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