Ramona White

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

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

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

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

I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.07 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water 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 use public transit 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.44 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will take a walk each day.

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

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

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

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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 work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients 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 reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.