Leslie Stewart

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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

I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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

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

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

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 reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

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

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 disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

I will not purchase anything but food and water.