Tracie Ward

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

I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

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

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

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

I will take a walk each day.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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

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 not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will take a 1-minute walk outside each day.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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 not work more than 8 hour days each day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.