Rose McCarthy

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

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

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

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

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 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

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

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

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