Judah McAuley

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

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

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

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

I will volunteer 20 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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 walk each day.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 15 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a 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 source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.