Yulia Treskova

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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

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

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

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

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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

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