Mark Sandgren

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

I will not eat seafood.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.89 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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

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

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.89 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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

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

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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