Monica McAllister

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

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

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 take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

I will take a walk each day.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.

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

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 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 work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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 limit my social media use to once per day.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.

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

I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.