Corrine Villim

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

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per 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 exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

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

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

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

I will enjoy 7 meatless meal(s) per day.

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

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

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

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

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