Eric Reid

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

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 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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 not eat seafood.

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will limit my social media use to once 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 commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.4 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

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

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 replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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