Mary Wallace

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

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 collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

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

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

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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

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

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

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 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 find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

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

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

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

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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