Brittany Nemeth

I will not eat seafood.

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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

I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

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

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

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

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

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

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

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

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 set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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

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

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

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

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.