Santosh Ramu

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

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

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

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

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

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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 avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

I will take a 40-minute walk outside each day.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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 diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will exercise daily for 40 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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