David Pontious

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

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.

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

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

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

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

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will not eat seafood.

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

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

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

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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