Mary Schneider

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will replace 45 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

I will take a 45-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

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