Tanya Richardson

I will schedule 5 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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 .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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

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

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

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

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

I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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