Casey McCurdy

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 try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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 take a walk each day.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

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

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

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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

I will avoid sending 3 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 avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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