Julie Schroeder

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

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

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 spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will keep 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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 enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

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

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will volunteer 40 hour(s) in my community.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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

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

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.