Joshua Ray

I will join a smoking cessation program and post my daily progress on my EcoChallenge feed.

I will schedule 30 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

I will replace 6 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 keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per 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 exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

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

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

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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

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

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.

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

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 avoid sending 4 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 connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.