Ivy Sharifpour

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

I will not eat seafood.

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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

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 exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will replace 120 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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