Samantha Kopp

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

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

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

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

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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

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

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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

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

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

I will commute by carpool 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.24 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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