Sherry Milliken

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each 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 keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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

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

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

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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

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

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

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

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.