Brandy Ruffino

I will commit to getting 6 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will take a walk each day.

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

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.