Jean Svadlenka

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will not eat seafood.

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

I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.81 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

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

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste 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 not purchase anything but food and water.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will take a walk each day.

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

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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

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

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

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

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

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

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