Pam Shields

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

I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will take a walk each day.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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 avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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 take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

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