Mark Waddle

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 write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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

I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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

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

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

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

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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

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.