Wendy Reyes

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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

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

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

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

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

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