Johann Pais

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

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) 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 keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

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

I will replace 5 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

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

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

I will take a 5-minute walk outside 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 save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

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

I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.

I will exercise daily for 11 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will commit to getting 11 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace 11 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.