Janet Otto

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

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

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 volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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 replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 11.29 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will schedule 15 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

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

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things 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 de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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

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

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 take a walk each day.

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

I will use public transit 22 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 14.96 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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