Leslie Louie

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

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

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 commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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 enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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 avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per 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 save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

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