Tonja Riggs

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

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will commute by carpool 50 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 11.73 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

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

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

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

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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