Julia Kramka

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

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

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

I will commit to getting 4 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

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

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

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

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 sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

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

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

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

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 replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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