Anna Mar

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community.

I will replace 60 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 save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

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

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

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

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 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

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

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.