Kari Rothi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

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

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 10 friends per day about the issue.

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

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

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 create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.