Cori Stanley

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

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

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

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 prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

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

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

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.