KAELA MANSFIELD

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

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

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

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 keep 6 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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

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

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

I will commute by carpool 34 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 13.73 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.

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 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.

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

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

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

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

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

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