Scott Sanders

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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

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

I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.

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

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 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 find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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 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 not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

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