Mike Lindgren

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

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

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

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.96 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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 complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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 replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

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 make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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

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

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

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

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