Olivia Orosco

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

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

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

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

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 walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.8 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

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

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

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

I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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