Jill Schaefer

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

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 not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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

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

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

I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 3.62 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.64 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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 take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

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

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

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

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

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

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

I will enjoy 4 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will not eat seafood.

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

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

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

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 exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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.