Erik Mack

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

I will work from home 7 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.