Rachel Thody

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will take a walk each day.

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 limit my social media use to once per day.

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

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

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will exercise daily for 90 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

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 use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 10 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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

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