Scout Northway

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

I will limit my social media use to once 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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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 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 not eat seafood.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

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 replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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