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I will take a walk each day.

I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will schedule 15 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

I will offer to help 4 person(s) who are in need each day.

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

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

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

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

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

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

I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

I will replace 120 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

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 exercise daily for 150 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

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

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

I will eat 3 meal(s) outside each day.

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

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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 take a 60-minute walk outside each day.