christopher neve

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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

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

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

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 disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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

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

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

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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 practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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

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.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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

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

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 replace 24 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

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

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

I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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 save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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

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