Diane Peterson

I will take a walk each day.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

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

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

I will avoid sending 100 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

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