Joe Rudisill

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

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

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

I will spend 40 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will take a walk each day.

I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 7.69 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 4.82 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

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

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

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.