Brooke Vice

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a 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 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.