Aaron Krause

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 10 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 limit my social media use to once per day.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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 replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.