Josi McDermott

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

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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 not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

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

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

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