Zaheer Tajani

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

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

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

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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 use glass mugs rather than styrofoam to decrease resulting waste.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will spend 60 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

Research or test drive an electric car or bike.

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

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

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

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

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

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

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

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

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 commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.08 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 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 not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

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

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.