Roxanne Monson

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

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

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will volunteer 16 hour(s) in my community.

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

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

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

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

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

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

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

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

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