Claudia Mita

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.

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

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

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

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

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 eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will not eat seafood.

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 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 set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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

I will meet 6 new neighbor(s) per day.

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

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

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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