Niko Rivas

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

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

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.

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

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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

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

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 3 friends per day about the issue.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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

I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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