Brian Waswala

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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

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

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

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

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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

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

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

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 source 4 meal(s) per day from local producers.

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

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

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

I will not eat seafood.

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

I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.

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

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

I will take a walk each day.

I will commute by carpool 67 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each 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 save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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 limit my social media use to once per day.

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

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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