James Riddle

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

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

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

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

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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

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

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 eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

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

I will commute by carpool 13 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 7.34 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

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

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

I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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