Josi McDermott

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

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

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 enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

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

I will use public transit 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.15 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

Don't use full power on faucet when washing face, brushing teeth, washing hands, etc. You don't need to turn the faucet up that high!!